Nicolas François, 1612-1670, Duc de Lorraine 1634-1661 [obverse]

1703/1738

Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

Associated Names
Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

Medalist, French, 1658 - 1738

The sculpture is a profile portrait of a man with long hair, a mustache, and dressed in ornate attire. The sculpture is presented on a circular medal or coin with bronze color and aged patina. The circular piece features engraved text around its perimeter. The profile view conveys a classical and authoritative appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.75 cm (1 7/8 in.)
    gross weight: 37.98 gr (0.084 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1997.114.36.a

Associated Artworks

The image shows a medallion featuring a profile portrait of a woman identified as Claudia A. Loth. The woman faces left with styled hair adorned with a decorative element. Her attire includes visible folds and a clasp. The medallion is made of bronze with a rich brown color and metallic sheen. The details and smooth texture give the sculpture a refined and historically significant appearance, resembling an antique coin or commemorative object. The inscription and decorative border enhance its intricacy and perceived value.

Claudia, 1612-1648, Duchesse de Lorraine 1634 [reverse]

Ferdinand de Saint-Urbain

1703

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1997 to NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 891, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: NFRANC.D.G.DVX.LOTH.MARC.D.C.B.G.; on truncation: SV

Wikidata ID

Q63861766

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