Sainte-Chapelle
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The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century, on the Île de la Cité in the River Seine
Sainte-Chapelle, upper level interior
Charter of foundation of the Sainte-Chapelle by Louis IX (1246)
Louis IX receives the crown of thorns and other sacred relics for the Sainte-Chapelle (14th-century illustration)
Illustration in Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (c. 15th century; chapel at right)
Louis IX of France
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Louis IX, also known as Saint Louis, was King of France from 1226 until his death in 1270. He is widely recognized as the most distinguished of the Direct Capetians, is the sole king of France to be c
Sainte-Chapelle
…April 1248. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion relics, including Christ's claimed Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. This…
Contemporary depiction from the Bible of St Louis, c. 1250
San Luis, Rey de Francia (English: Saint Louis, King of France) by Francisco Pacheco
Pope Innocent IV with Louis IX at Cluny
Detail of stained glass window, depicting St. Louis, created by Leopold Lobin