Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610–43) 1626
guillaumedupre
themetropolitanmuseumofart
sculpture
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pencil drawn
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medal
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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charcoal drawing
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charcoal art
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pencil drawing
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sculpture
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embossed
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carved
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pencil work
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tonal art
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decorative-art
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profile
This 1626 silver medal by Guillaume Dupré depicts Louis XIII, King of France in profile. Created in a high relief style, the medal shows the monarch in detailed, regal attire, a hallmark of French portraiture of the period. This work is a prime example of a commemorative medal, a genre that was popular in the 17th century, and was created to celebrate the French King. This medal, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, is a testament to the art of French medal-making during the reign of Louis XIII.
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