Louis XIII, King of France (b. 1601, r. 1610–43) by Guillaume Dupré

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

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pencil drawn

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rippled sketch texture

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detailed texture

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old engraving style

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woodcut effect

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embossed

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limited contrast and shading

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men

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tonal art

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sword

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This silver medal by Guillaume Dupré depicts Louis XIII, King of France, in profile. The medal was created in 1623, during the King's reign. The obverse of the medal features a seated figure of Justice holding a sword and scales. The reverse depicts the King in profile, wearing a large ruff and a chain of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Dupré was a prominent French medalist whose work is found in major collections around the world. This medal is an example of 17th-century portraiture and a fine example of the medalist's craft.

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