Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
The Treasure of Saint Denis

Manuscript of Denis the Areopagite


Images

Adapted from Félibien, Plate III, Item V

 

Page showing the family
of the Byzantine Emperor

Folio 2

Front Cover

Back Cover


Texts


Description

Félibien, pages 541. Translated by Jane Vadnal.
History


Notes

General

The Greek philosopher, Denis the Areopagite, was often conflated with Saint Denis during the Middle Ages. See Jameson, Sacred and Legendary Art: Life of Saint Denis.

Manuscript

Cover

Louvre, pp. 276-81.


Comparative Material

Other manuscripts in the Treasure of St. Denis.


Bibliography

Félibien, pages 317 and 541.

Louvre, no. 60, pp 276-81.

Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no. 99.254,349;III pp 68-9, pl. 53.


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FÉLIBIEN
PLATE III

ST. DENIS
TREASURES

ST. DENIS
MAIN PAGE

FRANCE

INTRODUCTION


Last updated by:JV Date: November 28, 2006