# Richard Martin \(obverse\) and His Wife Dorcas Eglestone \(reverse\)

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## Artwork

- Artist: [HERWIJCK, Steven van](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/herwijck-steven-van-rd15e3ee3cc3920>)
- Date: 1551-1600
- Technique: Silver, chased, cast, diameter 5,7 cm

## Commentary

The obverse of the medal shows in very high relief the bust of Richard Martin, bonneted, in cloak with stiff collar, ruff small, while the reverse depicts hiss wife Dorcas, cap turned back with lace, sleeves striped with fur, cloak lined and faced with fur, ruff small.

## Related artworks

- [Engelken Tols of Utrecht](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/herwijck-steven-van-rd15e3ee3cc3920/engelken-tols-of-utrecht-rc4b8a20baa3de6>)

## Attribution

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