Charles II, King of England: Proclamation of the Peace of Breda [obverse]

1667

Jan Roettiers

Associated Names
Jan Roettiers

Medalist, Flemish, 1631 - 1703

The image depicts the profile of a man with long, curly hair adorned with a laurel wreath. The sculpture is on a circular coin made of a metallic material, possibly bronze or copper. The figure faces to the right, with detailed hair and facial features. There is an inscription in Latin surrounding the figure on the coin.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 5.67 cm (2 1/4 in.)
    gross weight: 75.78 gr (0.167 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.18.a

Associated Artworks

The image features a circular bronze medal with the figure of Britannia at its center. Britannia is shown in a seated position, holding a trident and resting her hand on a shield with the Union Jack. The bronze has a dark brown color with detailed edges. Maritime symbols surround Britannia, emphasizing a naval theme. Inscriptions on the medal read "DEO FAVENTE" and "BRITANNIA."

Armed Britannia Surveying Her Navies [reverse]

Jan Roettiers

1667

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1998 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. 945, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: CAROLVS.SECVNDVS.DEI.GRATIA.MAG[NAE].BRI[TANNIAE].FRAN.ET.HIB[ERNIAE].REX* (Charles the Second, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain and Ireland)

Wikidata ID

Q63861855

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