Gaspard de Monconys (1592-1664) was King Louis XIII's leading official in Lyon. In addition to the titles mentioned in the medal's inscription, he was also Provost-Marshal of the Merchants of Lyon, and in this position enjoyed jurisdiction over the bustling river trade. With access to some of the best works of art being transported from Rome to Paris, de Monconys was able to assemble an impressive collection, which was further augmented with pieces from his brother, Balthazar de Monconys, a noted traveler of Europe and the Orient. Noteworthy in its time, the collection was broken up within a decade of his passing.