Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Cross of Charles the Bald (also called Cross of Charlemagne)

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Description

Cross of gold totally covered with Oriental pearls, sapphires, and emeralds. In the middle is a very precious Oriental amethyst. It is believed that this cross was a present from Charles the Bald.

Félibien, pages 542. Translated by Jane Vadnal.

History

• Melted down in 1793.

Bibliography

Suger, De administratione, p. 203. Click here for text (Translated by Dr. David Burr)

Conway, (1915), p. 125-6. Click here for text.

Félibien, pages 318 and 542.

Louvre, 44,46,49,51,123,125.

Montesquion-Fezensac, I and II, no. 15, III p. 14,32-3,198,130.

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