![Rene d'Anjou, 1409-1480, King of Naples 1435-1442, and Jeanne de Laval, died 1498 [obverse] by Francesco Laurana](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzLzNhNGQ2NWVhLTBhOGYtNGRmOC1hZDQwLWNjZDkwZDU0NmQ0Zi8zYTRkNjVlYS0wYThmLTRkZjgtYWQ0MC1jY2Q5MGQ1NDZkNGZfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Rene d'Anjou, 1409-1480, King of Naples 1435-1442, and Jeanne de Laval, died 1498 [obverse] 1463
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This 1463 bronze medal by Francesco Laurana depicts Rene d'Anjou, King of Naples, and Jeanne de Laval, his wife. The piece, measuring 9.03 cm in diameter, showcases the couple in profile, their heads turned towards each other. The artwork highlights the high-relief style of Laurana, known for its realistic portraiture and attention to detail. Laurana's work was influential in the development of the Renaissance medal, a form that combined artistic skill with commemorative value.
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