Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris. Left: St

Altarpiece of the Parliament of Paris. Left: St Louis (Louis IX of France) with tabard of fleur-de-lys, and John the Baptist. Right: Charlemagne and St Denis (carrying head) Centre: Christ crucified with three Marys and St John the Apostle. Centre background: Montmartre where Denis was beheaded. Dog represents fidelity of Parliament to Monarchy. Bones at Golgotha are a mementomori. God surveys all from above. Anonymous 15th century: French School

Altarpiece Apostle Baptist Beheaded Bones Charlemagne Crucified Fidelity Fleur-de-lys Golgotha Marys Montmartre Represents Surveys Tabard

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