Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
The Treasure of Saint Denis

Brooch of Saint Louis or Brooch of the Coronation Robe


Images

Engraving by Félibien

Photo

Adapted from Félibien, Plate III, Item G

Paris, Louvre, MR 345


Texts


Description

Brooch of the Royal Robe of Saint Louis. It is of gigded vermiel all covered with enamel and precious stones.

Félibien, pages 541. Translated by Jane Vadnal.
Notes


Comparative Material

Other items of Regalia.

Compare with the Brooch shown in Plate 4, Item L.


Bibliography

Félibien, page 541.

Louvre, No. 55, pp. 259-61

Gabriot-Chopin (1987), 54-5.

Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no. 42;III, pp. 48-9, pl. 30.


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FÉLIBIEN
PLATE III

ST. DENIS
TREASURES

ST. DENIS
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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998