Memorial of Baptism of the Artist's Son, Jean Georges Emile Roty 1893

"Memorial of Baptism of the Artist's Son, Jean Georges Emile Roty" is a bronze medal created by Louis-Oscar Roty in 1893. The piece depicts a mother cradling her infant son, a tender and intimate scene that likely commemorates the child's baptism. Roty, known for his medallic art, employed a naturalistic style to capture the moment, with delicate details in the mother's drapery and the child's features. The circular format is a nod to traditional medal design, while the inscription "Maternit" adds a poignant layer to the personal theme of motherhood and family. This work is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York City.