Blake being a man of considerable learning attracted the notice
of scholars, both at home and abroad, and was created a
Doctor of Civil Law of the University of Padua. He died at
his native place in 1667, and by his will bequeathed a legacy to
the poor of the town.
A n n e B l a k e . 1634.
Bust of Anne Blake, r., her hair collected behind with a
cord and rosette having long streamers, lovelock on left
shoulder, deep lace collar, and dress with brooch in front.
71. Medal of Anne Blake.
Leg. ANNA . BLAKE . VXOR . GVLIELMI ■. BLAKE . CHYROGRAPHARrvs
. xetatis . see . 27 . 1634. (Anne Blake, wife of William
Blake, Chirographer, aged 27, 1634.) Below, vabin.
No reverse.
2'8. (See Woodcut.)
MB. At. A3. Extremely rare.
This medal is also in high relief, cast and chased, has loop
for suspension, and was executed by Jean Yarin. The lady
here portrayed was the wife of the preceding.
72. C h i l d r e n o f C h a r l e s I. 1635.
Half-length figures of Charles I. and his Queen, three-
quarters face towards each other, their right hands united.
He is in rich doublet with lace collar and George of the Garter;
his right hand grasps his sword : she wears ear-ring, necklace,
lace collar, and embroidered dress. Leg . c a r o ’ . d ’ . g ’ . m a ’ .
b r ’ . REX . ET . h e n ’ . m a r i a . r e g i n a . to. to. Fleur-de-lis.
Rev. Busts of their three children, Charles, James, and
Mary, all wearing caps and embroidered dresses: above, two
infant genii supporting a crown. Leg. r e g i s . r e g n g r v m .
p o p v l iq v e . SALVS . 1635. (The safety of the King, the kingdoms,
and the people.) to. to. Fleur-de-lis.
1‘25. Med. Hist. xv. 23.
MB. At. Haggard, Ar. Very rare.
The children here represented are Charles II., James II.,
and Mary, afterwards Princess of Orange, the only children of
Charles I. who were living at the date of the medal. This
piece is by Nicholas Briot.
73. C h i l d r e n o f C h a r l e s I. 1635.
A variety of this medal has the persons of the King and
Queen represented only as low as the junction of the hands.
The reverse, though similar in design to that of the preceding,
is from a different die.
1-25.
MB. At. .......... Very rare.