Commemorative medal Bishop Dom Malachie d'Inguimbert Carpentras 18th century

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Description

This commemorative medal features, on its visible side, a relief portrait of Dom Malachie d’Inguimbert, accompanied by the following relief inscription: "Dom Malachie d’Inguimbert – Archbishop – Bishop of Carpentras". The figure is depicted full-face, dressed in a cassock and an ecclesiastical mantle, with a clearly visible pectoral cross, characteristic of high dignitaries of the Catholic clergy.

The medal boasts a patinated finish, with a visual appearance that evokes a slightly aged metallic surface. The details of the face, hairstyle, and attire are finely chiseled, attesting to careful engraving work. The circular border is regular, without additional ornamentation, highlighting the sobriety and solemnity of the subject depicted.

The background of the medal is smooth, allowing the relief of the portrait and inscriptions to stand out distinctly. The scene photographed in a church setting, with stained-glass windows in the background, accentuates the religious and historical aspect of the object, but is not part of the medal itself.

The style of the portrait and the typography of the inscription are part of a classic aesthetic, typical of commemorative medals celebrating ecclesiastical figures who marked local history, here that of Carpentras in the 18th century.

Condition

The item is used and sold as is. The visible side shows some light marks and a uniform patina, with no major chips or apparent structural defects. The reliefs remain clear and legible.

Did you know? Dom Malachie d’Inguimbert (1683-1757) was Bishop of Carpentras and is notably known for having founded the Inguimbertine Library, one of the first public libraries in France, still open today. This figure profoundly marked the cultural and religious life of the region in the 18th century.

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