MB110056 France L C Daquin organist to the King, Baroque composer and harpsichordist 1694-1772 bronze medal 1977 by Lanvin

France L C Daquin organist to the King 1694-1772 bronze medal 1977 by Gerard Lanvin. Portrait facing after an engraving. Reverse the musician’s hands reaching out to the keys of the organ. Direct engraving into the die. Louis Claude Daquin was a musical child prodigy. In1739 he became organist to king Louis XI at the Chapelle Royale and later organist at Notre Dame Cathedral. Virtuoso organist and harpsichordist, and composer of Baroque music. See Wikipedia page to hear his music. Monnaie de Paris M5569. AE 72mm. EF