Medal Louis XII, King of France (r. 1498–15155), and Anne of Brittany (1476–1514)

French

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The images of the king and queen were modeled by the sculptors Nicholas Leclerc and Jean de Saint-Priest and cast by the goldsmith Jean Lepère. Ambassadors to the French court in 1500 described Louis XII as "handsome and graceful" with a "large nose", and "always with the queen" whom they deemed "homely and pregnant." That same year, an example of this medal in gold was offered to Queen Anne on her arrival in Lyon.

Medal Louis XII, King of France (r. 1498–15155), and Anne of Brittany (1476–1514), Copper alloy, French

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Bust of Louis XII of Brittany, profile to the right

Medal Louis XII, King of France (r. 1498–15155), and Anne of Brittany (1476–1514), Copper alloy, French
Medal Louis XII, King of France (r. 1498–15155), and Anne of Brittany (1476–1514), Copper alloy, French

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