{"product_id":"medaille-rene-descartes-portrait-relief-finition-argentee-cogito-decoratif","title":"René Descartes medal, relief portrait, silver-plated finish, decorative Cogito","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis decorative medal features a high-relief portrait of René Descartes, the famous French philosopher and mathematician. The obverse displays a strong relief, illustrating Descartes' face, long hair, and the distinctive ruff of the era. The whole is surrounded by a Latin inscription: \"RENATUS DESCARTES NAT. HAG. TUR. 1596 MORT. INSUEC. 1650\". The famous word \"COGITO\" is also engraved on the lower part of the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal has a silvered finish, with a patinated appearance and dark nuances in the recesses, highlighting the detail of the modeling and accentuating the depth of the portrait. The piece is presented in a square red velvet-covered case, adding an elegant touch to the ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style of the portrait and the typography evoke classical inspiration, typical of commemorative medals produced to honor great French historical figures. The relief is clear, the contours precise, and the medal appears to be well-crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscription and the rendering of the face are clearly legible, making it both a decorative and educational object, suitable for an office, a library, or a thematic display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, the underside, and any additional markings are not visible in the provided photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The medal has an even patina and some superficial signs of wear visible on the surface, particularly on the raised areas. The red velvet case shows slight signs of use on the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e René Descartes (1596-1650) is the originator of the famous phrase \"Cogito, ergo sum\" (\"I think, therefore I am\"). His work marked a turning point in Western philosophy, and he is also known for his work in mathematics, notably the invention of analytical geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller: careful packaging and fast shipping from France to guarantee the security of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Descartes medal, commemorative medal, philosopher portrait, decorative object, Cogito, French philosophy, office decoration, silvered relief, souvenir medal, René Descartes medal, philosopher medal, wall medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54220766150983,"sku":"50220-b231afcd-5f4c-4084-831a-fc0f699f8c4f-PA5.00","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_a670ac80-1f0a-4ab4-9f3c-9810ff63f0d8.jpg?v=1782290322","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-rene-descartes-portrait-relief-finition-argentee-cogito-decoratif","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}