Dupré, French Baroque Medal

Victor Amédée I (1587-1637), Duke of Savoy in 1630
Christine de France (1606-1663), Duchess of Savoy in 1619
By Guillaume and Abraham Dupré

Diameter: 10.4 cm
Very fine casting
Gold plating rather flashy, probably later.

Obverse: Bust of the duke facing right, wearing a cuirass with broad lace collar covering the shoulders.
VICTOR AMADEVS DVX SAB(AUDIAE).PRINC(IPES).PED(IMONTIS).REX CIPR(I)
Victor Amédée, Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont, King of Cyprus
Signature below the bust: G(VILLEMVS).DVPRE F(ECIT) 1636, work of Guillaume Dupré 1636

Reverse: Bust of the duchess facing left, with hair tied in a bun held by a jewel with pearls, a small flower-adorned crown on her head. She wears a pearl necklace, earrings, and a brooch with baroque pearls in the neckline. Her dress has a collar folded over the shoulders, with piped lace.
CHRISTIA(NA).A FRANCIA DV-(CISS)A SA(BAVDIAE).RE(GINA).CYP(RI)
Below the beginning of the legend, inside, AB(RAHAMUS).DVPRE F(ECIT) 1635, work of Abraham Dupré

Hybrid medal combining both spouses, with one side made by Guillaume Dupré and the other by his son Abraham.
Victor Amédée is the twelfth Duke of Savoy. He is the first to obtain the possibility of reclaiming the title of King of Cyprus held by his ancestors, thus making the House of Savoy royal. He lost his life in the unfortunate campaign he initiated in Milan.
Christine de France is the daughter of Henri IV and Marie de Médicis. She married Victor Amédée in 1619.