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Portrait medallion depicting James I, Anne of Denmark, and Charles, Prince W
Attributed to: Simon de Passe (Dutch, about 1595–1647)
English
about 1619
Object Place: Europe, London, England
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
H. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); W. 5.1 cm (2 in.); Weight 17.1 g (11 dwt)
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour
Accession Number1972.986
CollectionsEurope
ClassificationsSilver
DescriptionThe oval medallion is finely engraved on the obverse with the portrait busts of James I, Anne of Denmark, and Charles, Prince of Wales. The reverse depicts the royal arms of James and Anne of Denmark supported by a lion and a wild man and surmounted by a helmet, coronet, and mantling. Below are the feathers and motto of the Prince of Wales and the mottoes of the King and Queen.
InscriptionsArmorials: Engraved on the reverse, the royal arms of James I and Anne of Denmark
Inscriptions: Engraved around edge of reverse, IACOBUS D.G MAG: BRITT: ET. HIB. REX. ET SERENISS. ANNA D:G. MAG. BRITT REGINA UNA CUM ILL.P. CAROLI M. BRIT. PRINCIpis - OTENTISS:
Inscriptions: Engraved around edge of reverse, IACOBUS D.G MAG: BRITT: ET. HIB. REX. ET SERENISS. ANNA D:G. MAG. BRITT REGINA UNA CUM ILL.P. CAROLI M. BRIT. PRINCIpis - OTENTISS:
ProvenanceSotheby & Co., London, June 22, 1972, lot 129; purchased from Cyril Humphris, Ltd., London, December 13, 1972, Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Charlotte Beebe Wilbour.