Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Crown of Charlemagne


Images


Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item H

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version of this engraving

This crown as depicted in the 15th
century painting "Mass of Saint Giles"


Texts

Description

Crown of Charlemagne. It is enriched with rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. It is this crown that our Kings are crowned with in their coronations

Félibien, pages 543. Translated by Jane Vadnal.


History


Comparative Material

Other regalia in the St. Denis Treasury.


Bibliography

Félibien, page 543.

Gaborit-Chopin(1987), pp 99-103.

Louvre,15,30,46,125,191,192,318,320,321.


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