Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
The Treasure of Saint Denis
Reliquary Statue of Saint Catherine
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Adapted from Félibien, Plate II, Item N
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Description
Image of gold vermeil representing Saint Catherine, Virgin
and Martyr. In it are some of her relics. It was Abbot Guy de Monceau who
had this reliquary made.
Félibien, pages 539. Translated by Jane Vadnal.
Subsequent History
Unknown
Notes
- Guy de Monceau was Abbot of Saint Denis between 1363 and 1398.
Félibien, pages 282, 539.
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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998
