The King's Return to London [reverse]

1633

Nicolas Briot

Associated Names
Nicolas Briot

Medalist, French, c. 1579 - 1646

This is a photograph of a coin or medallion with an intricately detailed cityscape design. The surface shows buildings, towers, water, boats, swans, a sun with a face and beams, clouds, and Latin inscriptions like "SOL ORBEM REDIENS" and "SIC ERAT URBEM." The imagery and text suggest a theme related to a city or urban area, possibly commemorating an event or celebrating the city's significance. The craftsmanship is fine and detailed.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lead

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Lisa and Leonard Baskin

  • Dimensions

    overall (diameter): 4.21 cm (1 11/16 in.)
    gross weight: 11.59 gr (0.026 lb.)
    axis: 12:00

  • Accession Number

    1999.109.4.b

Associated Artworks

The image is of a circular metallic bas-relief. It features a raised sculpture of a regal figure on horseback. The subject, a man equipped with elaborate armor, is depicted in a side pose, holding a scepter in his right hand. The horse is also intricately detailed, appearing mid-trot. The color of the sculpture is a dull silver or gray, indicating it is likely made from a metal such as silver or pewter. Around the edge of the sculpture, there is an inscription in uppercase letters, along with a date, "1625." The depiction has a historical and stately appearance, with both the horse and rider rendered in fine detail.

Charles I, 1600-1649, King of England 1625 [obverse]

Nicolas Briot

1633

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Purchased c. 1960/1985 by Lisa and Leonard Baskin, Leeds, Massachusetts; gift 1999 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. 879, repro.

Inscriptions

around circumference: AT VRBEM.E.SOLRBEM REDIENS SIC REX ILLVMIN

Wikidata ID

Q63861975

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