Antoine de Bourbon, 1518-1562, King of Navarre 1548

1555

French 16th Century

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The sculpture depicted on the coin shows a profile portrait of a bearded man facing to the left. The man appears to be a high-ranking figure, as suggested by the detailed depiction of his clothes, which include a high-collared shirt with buttons and a decorative sash tied around the neck. The coin is made of bronze, giving it a coppery-brown color. The surface of the coin includes inscriptions along the edge, likely bearing the title and name of the figure, with text in Latin that includes "ANTONIVS" and "REX." The man's facial features are detailed, from his curly hair and prominent nose to his neatly trimmed beard. The relief of the coin gives a three-dimensional effect, making the figure stand out against the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.43 cm (2 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 24.31 gr (0.054 lb.)

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.5


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 to NGA.

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Bibliography

2007

  • Pollard, John Graham. Renaissance Medals. The Collections of the National Gallery of Art Systematic Catalogue. 2 vols. Washington, 2007: 2:no. 875, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: .ANTONIVS.DEI G[RATIAE].REX.NAVARR[AE] (Antoine, by the grace of God, King of Navarre); below bust: .15[55].

Wikidata ID

Q63861568

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