Medal, Louis XII and Anne of Brittany
- Artist
- Nicolas Leclerc, French, active 1487–1507,
and Jean de Saint-Priest, French, active 1490–1516 - Maker
- cast by Jean Le Père, French, active late 15th century to early 16th century,
and cast by Colin Le Père, French, active late 15th century to early 16th century - Date
- 1499
- Material
- Bronze
- Classification
- Medals & medallions
- Current Location
- On View, Gallery 203
- Dimensions
- 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 5/8 in. (11.4 x 11.4 x 1.6 cm)
- Credit Line
- Museum Purchase
- Rights
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- Object Number
- 222:1923
NOTES
This medal was made to commemorate the entry of the recently married couple into Lyons on 10 July 1499. Louis wears the chain of the order of S. Michael. Anne is coiffed in typical headdress of Brittany. The lion beneath each bust represents Lyons. The inscription surrounding Anne reads, in translation, "Amid the joy of the commonwealth of Lyons, for the second time under the kindly reign of Anne that I was made. 1499."
Provenance
- 1923
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italy
1923 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased at the Enrico Caruso sale, American Art Association, March 5-8, 1923, lot no. 980 [1]
Notes:
[1] Purchased at the sale of the Enrico Caruso collection at the American Art Association, New York, March 5-8, 1923, lot no. 980. Invoice from the American Art Association dated August 15, 2006 and Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, April 6, 1923.
Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), Italy
1923 -
Saint Louis Art Museum, purchased at the Enrico Caruso sale, American Art Association, March 5-8, 1923, lot no. 980 [1]
Notes:
[1] Purchased at the sale of the Enrico Caruso collection at the American Art Association, New York, March 5-8, 1923, lot no. 980. Invoice from the American Art Association dated August 15, 2006 and Minutes of the Administrative Board of Control of the City Art Museum, April 6, 1923.