Guillaume Dupré

Guillaume Dupré was a metalworker active during the early 17th century, with his documented artistic output spanning the period of 1600 to 1613. Dupré’s known body of work consists primarily of royal portraiture and commemorative pieces executed in metal.

Fifteen of his specialized metalworks are represented in museum collections, establishing his significance as a court artist focused on contemporary French nobility. His works almost exclusively feature King Henry IV of France (r. 1589–1610) and his consort, Marie de Médicis.

Notable pieces in the database documenting his activity include multiple representations of Henry IV, King of France, as well as joint compositions such as Henri IV / Marie de' Medici and Henry IV, King of France and Marie de Médicis, his consort.

The prominence of Dupré's commissions is confirmed by the permanent placement of his work in leading cultural institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As historical court artifacts, many of Dupré’s compositions capturing these pivotal figures of French history are now within the public domain. These detailed records and images, often used to create high-quality prints, provide essential documentation of early 17th-century court life and numismatic artistry.