Filips van Orleans (Philippe d'Orleans), regent voor de minderjarige Lodewijk XV c. 1715

This bronze medal, created by French artist Jean Le Blanc around 1715, depicts Philippe d'Orleans, the Regent of France during the minority of Louis XV. The medal is a two-sided piece with a profile portrait of Louis XV on one side and Philippe d'Orleans on the other, reflecting the power dynamic of the time. This small yet detailed artwork provides a glimpse into the political landscape of 18th-century France, a period marked by the regency of Philippe d'Orleans after the death of Louis XIV. The medal is a testament to the importance of visual representations in historical narratives.