Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy (1587–1637)

Art Historical Context

This finely crafted bronze medal portrays Victor Amadeus I, of Savoy (15871637), a key figure in the turbulent politics of 17th-century Europe. by the acclaimed French medallist Abraham Dupré, known for his intricate portrait work during the Baroque era, the piece exemplifies the Renaissance revival of classical medal-making traditions. With a diameter of 4 inches (102 mm), a substantial example of the genre, blending sculpture and decorative arts to honor nobility. Victor Amadeus I ruled Savoy from 1630 until his death, navigating alliances amid the Thirty Years' War and expanding his duchy’...