William Ducy, later Third Baronet and Viscount Downe (1615-1679) 1636

This 1636 silver medal, created by French medalist Claude Varin, depicts William Ducy, later Viscount Downe, in profile. The medal features a realistic portrait, emphasizing the sitter's features and clothing. The inscription around the edge identifies the subject and his titles. This work is considered a fine example of 17th-century medallic art and is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.