The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Henry IV, King of France (b. 1553, r. 1589-1610) and Marie de Medicis, his consort (1573-1642)

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The Usefulness of Magnificence: Silver and the English Court

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Ellenor M. Alcorn, Associate Curator, Department of European Sculpture and Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, discusses how in England, as in Europe, a rich display of silver was essential to the expression of power. Discover how English sovereigns from Elizabeth I to George III and their courtiers competed culturally on the international stage, commissioning silver and other luxury goods to establish their stature. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition British Silver: The Wealth of a Nation, on view May 15, 2012–January 20, 2013.

Recorded October 12, 2012

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Henry IV, King of France (b. 1553, r. 1589-1610) and Marie de Medicis, his consort (1573-1642)

Medalist: Guillaume Dupré (French, 1574–1642)

Date:: 1603
Culture:: French
Medium:: Gilt bronze
Dimensions:: Diam. 2 5/8 in. (67 mm.)
Classification:: Medals and Plaquettes
Credit Line:: Gift of Ogden Mills, 1925
Accession Number:: 25.142.59

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 532

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