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1966.131.87.a

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Henri de la Tour of Auvergne

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Artist

Thomas Bernard (1650 - 1713)

Title

Henri de la Tour of Auvergne

Creation Date

1683

Century

17th century

Dimensions

2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.)

Classification

Medals/Plaquettes

Creation Place

Europe, France

Medium and Support

bronze

Credit Line

Gift of Amanda Marchesa Molinari

Copyright

Public Domain

Accession Number

1966.131.87.a

Object Description

261 HENRI DE LA TOUR OF AUVERGNE, Prince Viscount of Turenne (1611-75), Marshal of France, one of the greatest of French commanders 1683

Obv. Bust to right, in cuirass and lace scarf. Around, . HENR . DE . LA . TOVR . DAVVERGNE . PRINC . VICEC . DE . TVRENNE . ; on truncation, BERNARD
Rev. A tree, with wreaths hanging from its branches, being struck by lightning. Around, * NON * LAVRI * MILLE * TVENTVR * ; in exergue, M . DCL . XXXIII
Bronze, struck, 54 mm.

The reverse refers to a legend that laurel is never struck by lightning.

Bibl.: Jacquiot, no. 173; Forrer i, p. 173; Medailles Francaises, no. 506, p. 207.