Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Amethyst with an Apollo Figure


Images

Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item Y

Extant Intaglio


Texts

Description Amethyst mounted in gold, on which is carved a figure of Apollo.

Félibien, pages 543. Translated by Jane Vadnal.


Subsequent History


Notes


Bibliography

Félibien, page 543.

Louvre, no. 63, pp. 288-9.

Montesquoiu-Fezensac, I and II, no 199-200, III, p. 103, pl 91.


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