Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
The Treasure of Saint Denis
Brooch of Saint Louis or Brooch of the Coronation Robe
Images
Engraving by Félibien |
Photo
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Adapted from Félibien, Plate III, Item
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Paris, Louvre, MR 345
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Texts
Description
Brooch of the Royal Robe of Saint Louis. It is of gigded
vermiel all covered with enamel and precious stones.
Félibien, pages 541. Translated by Jane Vadnal.
Notes
- Gilded silver, champleve enamel, precious stones
- Height 18.9 cm, Length 16.7 cm
- Some repairs int 14th and 17th centuries
- Currently in the Louvre, MR 345.
- Used in the coronation of French monarchs
Louvre, p. 195
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Bibliography
Félibien, page 541.
Louvre, No. 55, pp. 259-61
Gabriot-Chopin (1987), 54-5.
Montesquiou-Fezensac, I and II, no. 42;III, pp. 48-9, pl. 30.
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Created by J Vadnal, July, 1998