Phoenix [reverse] 1620

Guillaume Dupré's "Phoenix [reverse]" is a bronze medal depicting a phoenix rising from the ashes. It was created in 1620 and measures 4.3 cm in diameter. The image shows the phoenix standing on a pile of bones, its wings spread, with a Latin inscription "ARA CINERER ARVVS" (The altar of the ashes) surrounding the scene. The medal is a testament to Dupré's skill in depicting both the grandeur and the detail of the phoenix, a symbol of rebirth and immortality. This work is a classic example of the Renaissance revival of interest in ancient mythology, and Dupré's mastery in capturing the symbolic power of the phoenix makes this work a significant piece in his oeuvre.