![Henri IV, 1553-1610, King of France 1589 [obverse] by Philippe Danfrie II](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzMxOGZiYzFkLTA0MWItNGUzMS1hNmVlLTVjNTZkZjViOTgxZi8zMThmYmMxZC0wNDFiLTRlMzEtYTZlZS01YzU2ZGY1Yjk4MWZfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Henri IV, 1553-1610, King of France 1589 [obverse] 1594
philippedanfrieii
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3d sculpting
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stone
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sculpture
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sculptural image
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unrealistic statue
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portrait head and shoulder
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sculpting
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sculpture
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mid-section and head portrait
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carved
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statue
This bronze medal, created by Philippe Danfrie II in 1594, features a profile portrait of King Henri IV of France. The inscription surrounding the image reads "HENRICVS III FRAN COR REX ET NAVAR REX." This commemorative medal is a fine example of Renaissance-era medallic art, a genre that saw a revival in the 16th century and served to celebrate important figures and events. The detailed portrait and inscription highlight the importance of the king and his reign in French history.
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