Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Pontifical of Coronations


Images

Contemporary Images


Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item D

 

Images of extant portions.

Plaque from back cover(?)

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Sample page of Mss.

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Texts

Description

Pontifical from around 700 AD, containing the ceremonies for the coronation of our Kings. The cover is enameled vermeil.

Félibien, pages 542. Translated by Jane Vadnal.



History


Notes

Manuscript

Plaque


Comparative Material

Other manuscripts in the Treasure of Saint-Denis.

Other items of Regalia.


Bibliography

Félibien, page 542.

Leroquais, II, pp. 220-9.

Little, pp 122-84 no. 209.

Louvre, no. 22, pages 148-51.

Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, nos. 128 and 151, III P. 67-8 PL. LII


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Last updated by:JV Date: November 28, 2006