Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610–43) 1620 - 1623

This silver medal, created between 1620 and 1623 by Guillaume Dupré, depicts Louis XIII, King of France, in profile. The medal is a circular, embossed piece with a raised edge and a central image of the king wearing a ruff and ornate armor. It is an example of 17th-century French medallic art, a form of art that flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The inscription around the edge of the medal includes the king's title and the kingdom of Navarre, an important part of the French monarchy at the time. This piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and serves as a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of Guillaume Dupré and the artistry of medal making.