St Sergius on horseback, carrying a crusader banner. The donor of the icon appears kneeling and kissing the right red boot of the saint in a gesture of reverence.
Icon, 13th century
St Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai, Icon Collection
This panel shows Louis along with his brother and courtiers at Sens, wearing simple clothes, processing the relic of the Crown of Thorns atop a chalice.
The Sainte-Chapelle in Paris is perhaps best known for its stained glass windows, which illustrate scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. The Gothic chapel was commissioned by Saint Louis IX, King of France in order to house the collection of…
