Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Coronation Brooch

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Description

Gold brooch covered with rubies and diamonds encircled by Oriental pearls.

Félibien, pages 543. Translated by Jane Vadnal.

History

• Taken to the Louvre on December 5, 1793.
• Sold in 1798.
• Used in the coronation of French monarchs.

Comparative Material

Other items of Regalia.

Compare with the brooch shown in Plate III, item G.

Bibliography

Félibien, page 543.

Gaborit-Chopin (1987), pp. 56-7.

Louvre, no. 58, pp. 272-3.

Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no 127,;III, p. 62-3, pl. LXXV.

FÉLIBIEN PLATE IV	SAINT-DENIS TREASURES	SAINT-DENIS MAIN PAGE	FRANCE	INTRODUCTION

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