Restauratie van de Bourbons op de Franse troon, ter ere van Lodewijk XVIII, koning van Frankrijk
1814
Medium
striking (metalworking)
Dimensions
62.69; 5
About this artwork
diameter 5 cm x weight 62.69 gr
Art Historical Context
This striking medal, created by French medallist Bertrand Andrieu in 1814, commemorates the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy to the French throne under Louis XVIII. Measuring just five centimeters in diameter and weighing 62.69 grams, the work captures a pivotal moment following Napoleon’s abdication, when European powers reinstated the Bourbon line after more than two decades of revolution and empire. The title itself frames the event as a celebration of stability and royal continuity. Andrieu’s choice of the struck-metal technique was especially fitting for such occasions. Medals like th...
About the Artist
Bertrand Andrieu · 1761–1822
French, Bordeaux 1761–1822 Paris