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| Keywords: Guillaume Dupré - Bronze Medal of Cosimo II de' Medici - Walters 59482.jpg This medal commemorates the rule of Cosimo II de' Medici 1590-1621 the fourth duke of Etruria according to the Latin inscription Etruria was the ancient name for Tuscany Cosimo wears modern armor and a large ruff but he has chosen to have himself portrayed in profile in imitation the profile portraits of emperors on ancient Roman coins Dupré was an important sculptor and medalist of the French court who made this medal during his travels in Italy in 1612-1614 1613 bronze cm 9 2 accession number 59 482 25267 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters place of origin Italy Walters Art Museum license Cosimo II de' Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany Baroque sculpture in the Walters Art Museum Guillaume Dupré 1613 medals Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
