Images of Medieval Art and Architecture

The Treasure of Saint Denis

Cameo of a Roman Emperor

Images

Adapted from Félibien, Plate IV, Item X

Extant Cameo (Image cannot be enlarged) Paris: Bibliotheque Nationale

Texts

DescriptionOnxy agate on which is shownan emperor of the later empire

Félibien, pages 543. Translated by Jane Vadnal.

Subsequent History

• Taken to the Cabinet of Antiques, September 30, 1791.
• Currently in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris.

Notes

• Subject: The Roman Emperor Claudius.
• Made ca 41-43 AD.
• Made of Sardonyx.
• Height 7.7 cm, width, 5.7 cm.

Bibliography

Félibien, page 543.

Louvre, no. 64 pp 290-1.

Montesquiou-Fezerac, I and II, no 34; III, p 45, pl 28.

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