Edward IV, from the English Monarchs series
1731–32
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter (confirmed): 4.1 cm (41 mm)
Classification
Medals and Plaquettes
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Stephen K. Scher Gift, 2014
Accession Number
2014.457.4
Tags
Art Historical Context
Behold the finely crafted bronze medal *Edward IV, from the Monarchs series* by Jean Dassier, a master Swiss engraver active in the early 18th century.uck around 1731–32, this 4.1 cm diameter piece captures the profile of Edward IV (r. 1461–70, 1471–83), the Yorkist king who seized the English throne during the turbulent Wars of the Roses. Dassier's work exemplifies the Enlightenment fascination with history, producing collectible medal series that brought royal legacies to life for educated audiences across Europe. As part of Dassier's ambitious *English Monarchs* sequence, this medal reflec...