Karel Alexander, hertog van Lotharingen-Bar, beschermheer der bouwkunst 1778

This octagonal silver medal, created by an anonymous artist in 1778, depicts Karel Alexander, Duke of Lorraine-Bar, in profile on the obverse. The reverse of the medal features tools of construction, a Latin inscription, and the date 1778. The inscription translates to "The arts build and embellish", emphasizing the Duke's patronage of the arts. The medal is a testament to the Duke's role as a protector of the arts and architecture.