This bronze medal, minted in 1978 by the Monnaie de Paris, is titled "Le Peintre et son Modèle" ("The Painter and His Model"). Designed by the artist Benn, it celebrates the intimate relationship between an artist and their muse.
- Type: Art Medal
- Date: 1978
- Mint: Monnaie de Paris
- Metal: Bronze
- Diameter: 81.5 mm
- Weight: 299.3 g
- Edge: Smooth, inscribed with "1978" and cornucopia "BRONZE"
The obverse features a frontal depiction of a couple, with the woman standing behind the man, symbolizing the muse's inspiration to the artist. The reverse bears an inscription from the "Song of Songs" (2:16): "MON BIEN-AIMÉ EST À MOI ET MOI À LUI" ("My beloved is mine, and I am his"), above an image of two birds, representing love and partnership.
Please note, the medal exhibits a heterogeneous patina with some nicks and scratches. This piece is a significant addition for collectors interested in art-themed medals and the celebration of the artist-model relationship.
