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Royal Effigies: Gaze and Regalia in Saint‑Denis
Reading the posture and regalia of royal effigies at Saint‑Denis and how statues teach viewers.
1/15/2026
13 min read
Effigies face eternity with open eyes. Gaze and regalia form a lesson — sovereignty tempered by prayer. Sculpture turns rule into example.
Iconographic Reading
- Hands joined: Model devotion.
- Crown & orb: Signal authority under heaven.
- Animals: Lions and dogs guard virtue.
| Feature | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open eyes | Eternal prayer |
| Sword | Justice |
| Scepter | Governance |
The dead teach the living.
Über den Autor
Iconography Researcher
Als Paris‑Liebhaber und Reiseschreiber habe ich diesen Guide verfasst, um Saint‑Denis nahe zu bringen — vom Geburtslicht der Gotik bis zur innigen Präsenz königlicher Erinnerung.
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Saint-Denis
Effigies
Kings
Queens
Statues
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