Filips III van Croy, hertog van Aarschot, prins van Chimay 1567
anonymous
metal, sculpture
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portrait
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metal
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sculpture
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ancient
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sculpture
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history-painting
This 16th century copper jeton, a small, flat, metal token, depicts Filips III van Croy, hertog van Aarschot, prins van Chimay, an important figure in the history of the Low Countries. The jeton is inscribed with the words "PHILIPPE DE CROY," and "DVC D'AR" on the obverse side, while the reverse bears a stylized thistle, possibly a symbol of the artist's personal beliefs. This small, yet significant artwork, likely served as a memento or a form of early currency.
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