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Louis The Saint Collection (#2)

"Louis the Saint: A King's Crusade and Legacy" In the annals of history, one name shines brightly - Louis IX, known as "Saint-Louis

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Saint Louis dispensing justice, c.1900 (engraving)

Saint Louis dispensing justice, c.1900 (engraving)
1930835 Saint Louis dispensing justice, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: French king Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) dispensing justice under an oak in Vincennes, France, engraving

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Aigues Mortes: The statue of Saint Louis By James Pradier

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Aigues Mortes: The statue of Saint Louis By James Pradier (1790-1852), 1880
LUX4707602 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Aigues Mortes: The statue of Saint Louis By James Pradier (1790-1852), 1880; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French king Louis IX called Saint Louis (1214-1270), colored sculpture

French king Louis IX called Saint Louis (1214-1270), colored sculpture
1744688 French king Louis IX called Saint Louis (1214-1270), colored sculpture; (add.info.: French king Louis IX called Saint Louis (1214-1270), colored sculpture); Photo: Tallandier

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: A young man emptying his chamber pot on the head of king of France Louis IX while he was going to

A young man emptying his chamber pot on the head of king of France Louis IX while he was going to mass at
ELD4951476 A young man emptying his chamber pot on the head of king of France Louis IX while he was going to mass at the Cordeliers in Paris

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX adores relics is an illumination extracting from the manuscript Life

Louis IX adores relics is an illumination extracting from the manuscript Life and miracles of Saint Louis
1746791 Louis IX adores relics is an illumination extracting from the manuscript Life and miracles of Saint Louis, written by Guillaume of Saint-Pathus about 1330-1340; (add.info)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French ships of Saint-Louis during the Eighth Crusade in 1268 (colour litho)

French ships of Saint-Louis during the Eighth Crusade in 1268 (colour litho)
PNP427732 French ships of Saint-Louis during the Eighth Crusade in 1268 (colour litho) by Sebille, Albert (1874-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Arrived in France of the treasure of Saint Louis today Relics of the Holy Chapel

Arrived in France of the treasure of Saint Louis today Relics of the Holy Chapel
ELD4959566 Arrived in France of the treasure of Saint Louis today Relics of the Holy Chapel, composed of the crown of thorns of Christ, a fragment of the True Cross

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295)

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295) mother and wife of Saint Louis (Louis IX)
1761315 Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295) mother and wife of Saint Louis (Louis IX), engraving after Montfaucon; (add.info)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Top : death of Blanche de Castille november 27, 1252 ; bottom

Top : death of Blanche de Castille november 27, 1252 ; bottom : her son French king Louis IX (Saint Louis)
1753294 Top : death of Blanche de Castille november 27, 1252 ; bottom : her son French king Louis IX (Saint Louis) is coming back from 7th crusade in 1254

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Portrait of the King of France Louis IX (1215-1270) (Saint Louis). 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of the King of France Louis IX (1215-1270) (Saint Louis). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4843579 Portrait of the King of France Louis IX (1215-1270) (Saint Louis). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal

First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal, adorned with a flower of lily
YOU4419860 First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal, adorned with a flower of lily, 1226

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal

First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal, adorned with a flower of lily
YOU4419851 First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure seated in majesty, and counter-seal, adorned with a flower of lily, 1226

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: France French king Louis IX also called Saint Louis image at top Battle of Damiette in 1249

France French king Louis IX also called Saint Louis image at top Battle of Damiette in 1249
1752678 France French king Louis IX also called Saint Louis image at top Battle of Damiette in 1249 and below during battle of Mansourah in 1250 in Egypt where he will be prisoner of the Muslims

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French king Louis IX aka Saint Louis praying during his travel

French king Louis IX aka Saint Louis praying during his travel, miniature by Mahiet from manuscript "Life of Saint
1747783 French king Louis IX aka Saint Louis praying during his travel, miniature by Mahiet from manuscript "Life of Saint Louis" by Guillaume de Saint-Pathus c.1330-1340; (add.info)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) burying victims of plague at Sayette during the Crusades

Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) burying victims of plague at Sayette during the Crusades
543221 Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) burying victims of plague at Sayette during the Crusades. Louis went on two Crusades, 1248 and 1270, dying of plague or dysentery at Tunis

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Blanche of France

Blanche of France
3480286 Blanche of France; (add.info.: Blanche of France (1253-1323), daughter of King Louis IX of France marries Ferdinand de la Cerda, Infante of Castile

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Raymond VII submitting to the King of France Louis IX

Raymond VII submitting to the King of France Louis IX
5669367 Raymond VII submitting to the King of France Louis IX; (add.info.: 13th century Illustration showing, Raymond VII submitting to the King of France Louis IX. 1229 AD)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French police: soldiers of the royal watch, police of the city of Paris created under Louis IX

French police: soldiers of the royal watch, police of the city of Paris created under Louis IX
ELD4889158 French police: soldiers of the royal watch, police of the city of Paris created under Louis IX, 1254: from left to right, a crossbow of the 12th or 13th century

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: The customary of Normandy, Norman right compilation, made at king Louis IX's request by Guillaume

The customary of Normandy, Norman right compilation, made at king Louis IX's request by Guillaume Chapu
1755301 The customary of Normandy, Norman right compilation, made at king Louis IX's request by Guillaume Chapu, illumination, 13th century; (add.info.: The customary of Normandy)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Life and miracle of Saint Louis king Louis IX (1214-1270) is a group of miniatures reporting

Life and miracle of Saint Louis king Louis IX (1214-1270) is a group of miniatures reporting the life of the King of
1742792 Life and miracle of Saint Louis king Louis IX (1214-1270) is a group of miniatures reporting the life of the King of France: its childhood, his entrance in Paris

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Portrait of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), mother of the future King Louis IX, during her regency

Portrait of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), mother of the future King Louis IX, during her regency
ELD4848879 Portrait of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), mother of the future King Louis IX, during her regency. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French king Louis IX (saint Louis, 214-1270, king from 1226 to 1270) on his throne

French king Louis IX (saint Louis, 214-1270, king from 1226 to 1270) on his throne, french illumination, 14th century
1812093 French king Louis IX (saint Louis, 214-1270, king from 1226 to 1270) on his throne, french illumination, 14th century; (add.info.: French king Louis IX (saint Louis, 214-1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: French king Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) and his wife Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295)

French king Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) and his wife Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295)
1761313 French king Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) and his wife Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295) interrupted by Blanche of Castile, mother of St Louis

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Reliquary bust of Saint Louis, 1867-1869 (Silver, enamel, glass cabochon)

Reliquary bust of Saint Louis, 1867-1869 (Silver, enamel, glass cabochon)
8618068 Reliquary bust of Saint Louis, 1867-1869 (Silver, enamel, glass cabochon) by Chertier, Jean Alexandre (1825-1890); (add.info)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Seventh Crusade: King Louis IX was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fariskur on 6 April 1250

Seventh Crusade: King Louis IX was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fariskur on 6 April 1250 (Seventh Crusade)
ELD4955097 Seventh Crusade: King Louis IX was taken prisoner at the Battle of Fariskur on 6 April 1250 (Seventh Crusade: King Louis IX prisoner at the Battle of Fariskur)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: St Louis and the angels, Andrea della Robbia (glazed tiles)

St Louis and the angels, Andrea della Robbia (glazed tiles)
7294083 St Louis and the angels, Andrea della Robbia (glazed tiles) by Della Robbia, Andrea (1435-1525/28); Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Prato, Italy; (add.info.: St Louis and the angels)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: The King of France Louis IX dit Saint-Louis' (1214-1270) renders justice under an oak in Vincennes

The King of France Louis IX dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice under an oak in Vincennes - King of
ELD4927188 The King of France Louis IX dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice under an oak in Vincennes - King of France Saint Louis (1214-1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Education of Saint Louis, c. 1885 (fresco)

Education of Saint Louis, c. 1885 (fresco)
1800405 Education of Saint Louis, c. 1885 (fresco) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); (add.info.: Education of french king Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270, king in 1226-1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Saint Louis

Saint Louis
3783156 Saint Louis; (add.info.: Louis IX of France, known as Saint Louis. King of France (1226-1270). 1215-1270. Engraving by Lefevre, c.1844. Plutarque Francais: Moyen Age, Vol 1

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: A roundel depicting St Louis of France holding a sceptre over his right shoulder

A roundel depicting St Louis of France holding a sceptre over his right shoulder
7308175 A roundel depicting St Louis of France holding a sceptre over his right shoulder, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on vellum, laid down) by German School

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France, born 25 April 1214

The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France, born 25 April 1214
7279775 The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France, born 25 April 1214 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vow of Louis the Saint, Louis IX of France)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX of France, 25 April 1214, 25 August 1270

Louis IX of France, 25 April 1214, 25 August 1270
7280016 Louis IX of France, 25 April 1214, 25 August 1270 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis IX of France, 25 April 1214, 25 August 1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Portrait of Saint Louis in prayer

Portrait of Saint Louis in prayer
LSE4103067 Portrait of Saint Louis in prayer by French School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Saint Louis in prayer); Photo © Leonard de Selva

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX, King of France

Louis IX, King of France
3780395 Louis IX, King of France; (add.info.: Louis IX, King of France, wearing velvet hat, brown fur-lined tunic with slit sleeves, a falcon perches on his left hand. 25 April 1214 - 25 August 1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX of France forming a library

Louis IX of France forming a library
7286266 Louis IX of France forming a library.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis IX of France forming a library. He was a patron of the arts and reading and contemplation became his whole life)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum)

King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum)
IND244308 King Louis IX (1214-70) and the Crusaders arriving at Carthage in 1270 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis

St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis
IND364405 St. Louis dies of the plague on 25th August 1270 during the Crusade against Tunis, from the manuscript Grands Chroniques de France (vellum) by French School, (14th century); Musee Conde

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Margaret of Provence (Marguerite de Provence, 1221-1295), consort of King Louis IX of France

Margaret of Provence (Marguerite de Provence, 1221-1295), consort of King Louis IX of France, 13th century
FLO4674119 Margaret of Provence (Marguerite de Provence, 1221-1295), consort of King Louis IX of France, 13th century. She wears a crown above a high Greek headdress and veil

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), in military costume mounted on a white horse

Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), in military costume mounted on a white horse (symbol of sovereignty)
FLO4674132 Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), in military costume mounted on a white horse (symbol of sovereignty). He wears a helm with grill, suit of iron chainmail

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Blanche (1240-1243) daughter of Louis IX. She wears her hair tied up with a gold band and veil

Blanche (1240-1243) daughter of Louis IX. She wears her hair tied up with a gold band and veil
FLO4674121 Blanche (1240-1243) daughter of Louis IX. She wears her hair tied up with a gold band and veil, a full heavy tunic in the royal coat of arms (gold fleurs de liys on a blue field)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), 1215-1270. He wears his court dress

Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), 1215-1270. He wears his court dress: chapel (bonnet) over short hair
FLO4674111 Louis IX, King of France (Saint Louis), 1215-1270. He wears his court dress: chapel (bonnet) over short hair, a furlined simar over doublet

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Statue of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), wife of Louis VIII, queen of France

Statue of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), wife of Louis VIII, queen of France, mother of Saint Louis (Louis IX)
YOU4418768 Statue of Blanche de Castille (1188-1252), wife of Louis VIII, queen of France, mother of Saint Louis (Louis IX), marble sculpture by Augustin Dumont (1801-1884)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Statue of Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295), wife of Louis IX (Saint Louis), Queen of France

Statue of Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295), wife of Louis IX (Saint Louis), Queen of France
YOU4418765 Statue of Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295), wife of Louis IX (Saint Louis), Queen of France, Marble sculpture by Honore Jean Aristide Husson (1803-1864)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Louis IX, King of France, in ceremonial robes seated on a throne, 13th century

Louis IX, King of France, in ceremonial robes seated on a throne, 13th century
FLO4674164 Louis IX, King of France, in ceremonial robes seated on a throne, 13th century. He wears a crown and holds two sceptres

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Knight of the Order of the Broom-Pod, 13th century. He wears the necklace of broom-pods

Knight of the Order of the Broom-Pod, 13th century. He wears the necklace of broom-pods, fleurs de lilies and a cross
FLO4674373 Knight of the Order of the Broom-Pod, 13th century. He wears the necklace of broom-pods, fleurs de lilies and a cross, a violet chaperon or hood, long white damask coat of arms, gold belt

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving)

Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving)
ELD4834130 Seventh Crusade: King of France Louis IX leaving Saint John of Acre to Israel, 1889 (engraving) by Demoulin, Gustave (fl.1889); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seventh Crusade)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270

Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270
6340110 Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270 by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crusading knights of the era of King Louis IX, Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

Background imageLouis The Saint Collection: History of France in the Middle Ages: The King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis)

History of France in the Middle Ages: The King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis)
XEE4170854 History of France in the Middle Ages: The King of France Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270) comes to the rescue of poor people and distributes bread and money to beggars




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"Louis the Saint: A King's Crusade and Legacy" In the annals of history, one name shines brightly - Louis IX, known as "Saint-Louis. " This remarkable monarch left an indelible mark on France and beyond. The Seventh Crusade marked a defining moment for Louis IX when he was captured at the Battle of Fariskur on 6 April 1250. Despite his imprisonment, his unwavering faith remained steadfast. Depicted in Franco Mistrali's work "Misteri del Vaticano, " this event showcases both his bravery and devotion. Artistic renditions further immortalize Louis' significance. Andrea della Robbia's glazed tile masterpiece portrays him alongside angels, symbolizing divine protection during tumultuous times. Another fresco titled "Education of Saint Louis" captures his pursuit of knowledge and wisdom, highlighting his commitment to intellectual growth. Justice was a cornerstone of Louis' reign; under an oak tree in Vincennes, he rendered fair judgments to all who sought it. This iconic image resonates with the values he upheld throughout his rule. A roundel from centuries past depicts St Louis holding a scepter over his shoulder—a symbol of authority that exemplifies his regal stature. Born on 25 April 1214, this noble king made a vow to serve God faithfully—a promise depicted vividly in art through "The Vow of Louis the Saint. " Beyond warfare and governance, compassion defined Louis IX's character. He tirelessly aided those affected by war during the seventh crusade—personifying benevolence even amidst chaos. His love for knowledge extended to establishing libraries—an act that solidified him as not just a warrior but also a patron of learning. Through countless portrayals capturing moments like these—such as portraits depicting him deep in prayer or assisting with burials—the legacy of King Louis IX endures. His unwavering piety, sense of justice, and dedication to his people have left an indelible mark on history.