Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis
Scepter and Hand of Justice of Henry IV


Images

Adapted from Félebien, Plate 1 (Item N)

Adapted from Félebien, Plate 1 (Item N)


Texts


Description

...scepter and Hand of Justice which were used at the coronation of King Henry IV.

Félebien, page 538, Translated by Jane Vadnal.
Subsequent History

The "Hand of Justice" disappeared during the French Revolution. The Scepter was melted down during the same period.


Bibliography

Gaborit-Chopin (1987), pages 76-9.


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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998