Louis II de Bourbon, 1621-1687, Prince de Condé [obverse]

first half 18th century

Jean Dassier

Associated Names
Jean Dassier

Medalist, Swiss, 1676 - 1763

The sculpture is a relief profile of a man with long, wavy hair cascading down his shoulders. The material of the sculpture appears to be a metallic alloy, giving it a silvery or bronze patina. The artwork is a bas-relief with intricate detailing in the facial features, hair, and gown attire.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    silver

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 2.87 cm (1 1/8 in.)
    gross weight: 18.25 gr (0.04 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1998.108.3.a

Associated Artworks

The image contains a circular medallic sculpture with a relief featuring two cherubic figures with wings on opposite sides of an arch. One cherub is blowing a trumpet. Below them is a decorative arch framing a central rectangular section with the engraved text "PRINCE DE CONDÉ. M. 1637." Ornate foliage and scroll patterns decorate the sides, above two meticulously carved human faces in profile. The sculpture has a bronze hue, and the signature "I. DASSIER F." is at the bottom edge of the circle.

Memorial Tablet, with Geniuses of Death and Fame [reverse]

Jean Dassier

1700

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. 905, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: LOUIS DE BOURBON.; below bust: I.D.F

Wikidata ID

Q63861859

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