![Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France 1643 [obverse] by Michel Molart](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fd2w8kbdekdi1gv.cloudfront.net%2FeyJidWNrZXQiOiAiYXJ0ZXJhLWltYWdlcy1idWNrZXQiLCAia2V5IjogImFydHdvcmtzL2YxNTAzMTJlLWNhNmUtNDU2ZC04MmQ4LTA4MzZjZmE0ZjVhMi9mMTUwMzEyZS1jYTZlLTQ1NmQtODJkOC0wODM2Y2ZhNGY1YTJfZnVsbC5qcGciLCAiZWRpdHMiOiB7InJlc2l6ZSI6IHsid2lkdGgiOiAxOTIwLCAiaGVpZ2h0IjogMTkyMCwgImZpdCI6ICJpbnNpZGUifX19&w=3840&q=75)
Louis XIV, 1638-1715, King of France 1643 [obverse] 1684
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This silver medal, created by French medalist Michel Molart in 1684, depicts King Louis XIV of France in profile. The inscription around the edge reads "Louis Magnus Rex Christianissimus", which translates to "Louis the Great, King of the Most Christian [Nation]". This portrait exemplifies the powerful image of Louis XIV as the "Sun King", a theme that resonated throughout his reign. This medal is a prime example of the Baroque style, with its highly detailed and ornate depiction of the king.
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