St Louis Of France Collection

Map of France at the times of king Louis IX (Map of France at the times of king Louis IX)
ELD4930429 Map of France at the times of king Louis IX (Map of France at the times of king Louis IX) Plate from "Atlas Universel" by Houze

Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814)
JEB4913169 Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814) and Louis IX known as Saint Louis (Saint Louis, 1214-1270)

St Louis returns to Paris, and St Louis among the priests
3480285 St Louis returns to Paris, and St Louis among the priests; (add.info.: St Louis returns to Paris, and St Louis among the priests (14th C)

Siege of Damiette by French king St Louis in 1249 during 7th crusade, illumination from "Historia" by
1746944 Siege of Damiette by French king St Louis in 1249 during 7th crusade, illumination from "Historia" by Guillaume de Tyr

Departure of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226 a 1270)
1746872 Departure of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226 a 1270) for 8th crusade in 1270 and his death in Tunis

The Battle of Taillebourg between the King of France Louis IX and his brother the Count of Poitiers Alphonse against
ELD4927210 The Battle of Taillebourg between the King of France Louis IX and his brother the Count of Poitiers Alphonse against the arms of their vassal revolts

Printed Bible Presented to Louis XI in 1470 (engraving)
5944546 Printed Bible Presented to Louis XI in 1470 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse

Death of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226-1270), illumination from Chroniques de Froissart
1742305 Death of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226-1270), illumination from Chroniques de Froissart, c

Statue of Saint Louis, Louis IX, 14th century (sculpture)
8617789 Statue of Saint Louis, Louis IX, 14th century (sculpture); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Saint Louis, Louis IX, King of France)

King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) and his friend and confidant Jean de Joinville (1224-1317) around 1250
ELD4941086 King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) and his friend and confidant Jean de Joinville (1224-1317) around 1250

Vie de saint Denis, Gilles de Pontoise donates a manuscript to Philippe V
3480289 Vie de saint Denis, Gilles de Pontoise donates a manuscript to Philippe V; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Vie de saint Denis)

The Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, King of France, c.1665 (oil on canvas)
397592 The Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, King of France, c.1665 (oil on canvas) by Coello, Claudio (1642-93); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Claudio Coello)

Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting)
7110357 Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: Enema of the feet by Saint Louis. detail of a shutter of the treasure cabinet in the chapter room)

I was thinking of Madame answer of an old knight to Queen Marguerite of Provence, wife of Louis IX
ELD4927624 I was thinking of Madame answer of an old knight to Queen Marguerite of Provence, wife of Louis IX, who begged him to kill her if she fell to the hands of the sarrazins

The White Queen of Castile gives a lecture to the future King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270)
ELD4847453 The White Queen of Castile gives a lecture to the future King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Portrait of Saint Louis (Saint Louis) Louis IX (1214-1270). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4964316 Portrait of Saint Louis (Saint Louis) Louis IX (1214-1270). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

"To pay in funny money", french expression. Engraving, 19th century
ELD4958270 "To pay in funny money", french expression. Engraving, 19th century; Private Collection; (add.info.: Origin of the expression: "to pay in funny money")

Seventh Crusade: "King Louis IX refuses the presents of the emirs in Jerusalem 1251-1252"
ELD4964211 Seventh Crusade: "King Louis IX refuses the presents of the emirs in Jerusalem 1251-1252". End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph)
543228 Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph); (add.info.: Louis being educated by his mother Blanche of Castile who acted as Regent)

Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) dying of plague or dysentery at Tunis on his second Crusade
543225 Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) dying of plague or dysentery at Tunis on his second Crusade. 19th century (trade card in lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

The Last Communion of Saint Louis, 1823. Creator: Ary Scheffer
The Last Communion of Saint Louis, 1823

The Death of Saint Louis, c1817. Creator: Ary Scheffer
The Death of Saint Louis, c1817

St Louis of France, 1481-1502. Creator: Vittore Crivelli
St Louis of France, 1481-1502

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis d'Antin : La Mort de saint Louis, 1869. Creator: Pierre-Paul-Leon Glaize
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis d'Antin : La Mort de saint Louis, 1869. Sketch for the Saint-Louis-d'Antin church (ninth arrondissement of Paris). The death of St Louis

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Eustache : (La Foi) Consécration de la Ste Chapelle, St Louis... 1855
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Eustache : (La Foi) Consecration de la Ste Chapelle, St Louis offre la couronne d'epines. 1855

Saint Louis à Damiette, c.1819. Creator: Pierre Nolasque Bergeret
Saint Louis a Damiette, c.1819. Saint Louis at Damietta - Crusade of Louis IX to the Holy Land

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : Robert le Pieux. Clovis. Saint Louis. Charlemagne, between 1873 and 1875. Grisaille design: Robert the Pious, Clovis, Saint Louis, Charlemagne

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis- d'Antin : Saint Louis malade visitant les soldat
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis- d'Antin : Saint Louis malade visitant les soldats atteints de la peste, before 1822. St Louis visiting soldiers with the plague, priest holding a crucifix

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiférés à Damiette, c.1864 - 1870
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Sulpice : Saint Louis enterre les pestiferes a Damiette, between 1864 and 1870. Sketch for the Saint-Sulpice church (6th arrondissement of Paris)

La mort de Saint Louis, 1884. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Leloir
La mort de Saint Louis, 1884. The death of St Louis. The king of France lies with arms outstretched, in the attitude of Christ on the cross

Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Louis IX à l'abbaye de Royaumont, 1888. Creator: Theobald Chartran
Esquisse pour l'escalier de la Sorbonne : Louis IX a l'abbaye de Royaumont, 1888

Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773. Creator: Unknown
Saint Louis receiving messengers from the Old Man of the Mountain'. c1773

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)

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)

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

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

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St. Louis of France, also known as King Louis IX, was a devout and just ruler who ruled France from 1226 to 1270. He is remembered for his piety, humility, and dedication to serving the poor and marginalized in society. Louis IX was a patron of the arts and architecture, commissioning many beautiful churches and cathedrals throughout France. He also established hospitals and orphanages to care for those in need. Despite his royal status, St. Louis lived a simple life, often wearing plain clothing and eating frugally. He believed in leading by example and treating all people with kindness and compassion. Known for his strong sense of justice, St. Louis implemented numerous reforms to improve the legal system in France. He sought peaceful resolutions to conflicts whenever possible and worked tirelessly to promote peace within his kingdom. St. Louis was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 1297 due to his exemplary life of virtue and service to others. His legacy continues to inspire people around the world to live lives of faith, charity, and integrity like he did during his reign as King of France.