The Cabinet des médailles: Luxury and Power from Ancient Rome to Modern France
La Maison Française (NYU) 16 Washington Mews, New York CityCLARE FITZGERALD Associate Director for Exhibitions and Gallery Curator, Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, NYU The Département des Monnaies, médailles, et antiques (Department of Coins, Medals, and Antiquities) at the Bibliotèque nationale de France had its foundation in the Cabinet du roi (King’s Cabinet) begun by Charles V (r. 1364–80.). The Cabinet comprised collections of art objects…