Louis XV: Education of the King 1717

This 1717 medal by Jean Le Blanc depicts Louis XV in profile, his youthful face rendered in gilded relief against a dark brown background. The medal is a small, yet detailed portrait of the young king, emphasizing his regal status with intricate details of his ornate clothing and hair. The inscription around the edges of the medal celebrates the king's title, "Louis XV, by the Grace of God, King of France and Navarre." This medal exemplifies the importance of royal imagery and propaganda during the 18th century.