![Marie de' Medici, 1573-1642, Wife of King Henri IV of France 1600 [obverse] by Guillaume Dupré](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzL2E2YTRiNWZhLTg4Y2EtNDZhNC04NzdiLWQ2ZjhiZGI4Zjc4Yi9hNmE0YjVmYS04OGNhLTQ2YTQtODc3Yi1kNmY4YmRiOGY3OGJfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Marie de' Medici, 1573-1642, Wife of King Henri IV of France 1600 [obverse] 1624
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This bronze medal, created by Guillaume Dupré in 1624, depicts Marie de' Medici, the wife of King Henri IV of France. The medal showcases a detailed profile of Marie, adorned with elaborate jewelry and a ruff, highlighting her status and power. Dupré, a prominent medallist of his time, captured Marie's likeness with precision and artistry, creating a lasting testament to her reign. The intricate details and realistic portrayal make this medal a fine example of Renaissance-era portraiture and a significant artifact for understanding the historical figure of Marie de' Medici.
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