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Louis Ix Collection

"Louis IX: The Pious King of France and Patron Saint" Saint Louis IX of France, known for his unwavering devotion to God and justice

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Saint Louis IX of France. Cardboard for the windows of the Chapel of St. Ferdinand, 1842

Saint Louis IX of France. Cardboard for the windows of the Chapel of St. Ferdinand, 1842. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: St Louis (Louis IX, King of France), 1886

St Louis (Louis IX, King of France), 1886. Louis IX (1215-1270) became King of France in 1226. Renowned for his piety and kindness to the poor, he was canonised by Pope Boniface VIII in 1297

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: COELLO: VIRGIN AND CHILD. The Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Louis

COELLO: VIRGIN AND CHILD. The Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Louis, King of France. Oil painting, 1665-68, by Claudio Coello

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Map of France at the times of king Louis IX (Map of France at the times of king Louis IX)

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: French king Philip III bringing back in Paris the remains of his father Louis IX (Saint Louis)

French king Philip III bringing back in Paris the remains of his father Louis IX (Saint Louis), illumination
1751082 French king Philip III bringing back in Paris the remains of his father Louis IX (Saint Louis), illumination; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: ' Representation of Saint Louis (Louis IX) King of France (1214-1270), patron saint of barbers

" Representation of Saint Louis (Louis IX) King of France (1214-1270), patron saint of barbers
FGL5500169 " Representation of Saint Louis (Louis IX) King of France (1214-1270), patron saint of barbers, hairdressers

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Art of the Middle Ages: The Charlemagne kings (Charles I known as Charles the Great 742-814)

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (engraving)

LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (engraving)
CUL4863245 LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (engraving) by Rouget, Georges (1784-1869) (after); (add.info.: ROUGET, Georges (1784-1869); LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The King of France Louis IX (1214-1270) and his adviser Saint Vincent de Beauvais (ca)

The King of France Louis IX (1214-1270) and his adviser Saint Vincent de Beauvais (ca)
ELD4863022 The King of France Louis IX (1214-1270) and his adviser Saint Vincent de Beauvais (ca. 1190-1264) at the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris around 1250

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: St Louis returns to Paris, and St Louis among the priests

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Crusaders Landing At Damietta, Egypt, In 1249 During The Seventh Crusade

Crusaders Landing At Damietta, Egypt, In 1249 During The Seventh Crusade. From Military And Religious Life In The
UIG5420771 Crusaders Landing At Damietta, Egypt, In 1249 During The Seventh Crusade. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: French 19th century illustration depicting Louis IX

French 19th century illustration depicting Louis IX
5306346 French 19th century illustration depicting Louis IX; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and her son engraving

Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and her son engraving
1761312 Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and her son engraving; (add.info.: Blanche of Castile (1188-1252) and her son engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) French king in 1226-1270, engraving by Gautier

Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) French king in 1226-1270, engraving by Gautier
1761311 Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) French king in 1226-1270, engraving by Gautier; (add.info.: Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) French king in 1226-1270

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Siege of Damiette by French king St Louis in 1249 during 7th crusade

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Departure of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226 a 1270)

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270)

LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270). Saint Louis in Palestine in the course of
AIS5393357 LOUIS IX, Saint Louis, of France (1214-1270). King of France (1226-1270). Saint Louis in Palestine in the course of the Seventh Crusade (1250-1254)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: King St Louis, Louis Ix Of France, And His Two Brothers, Alphonse And Charles

King St Louis, Louis Ix Of France, And His Two Brothers, Alphonse And Charles
UIG5420767 King St Louis, Louis Ix Of France, And His Two Brothers, Alphonse And Charles, Are Captured By The Saracens After The Battle Of Fariskur, April 1250, During The Seventh Crusade

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Le roi de France Louis IX, dit Saint-Louis' (1214-1270) renders justice to all his subjects in

Le roi de France Louis IX, dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice to all his subjects in the Bois de
ELD4848802 Le roi de France Louis IX, dit Saint-Louis" (1214-1270) renders justice to all his subjects in the Bois de Vincennes - (king of France Saint Louis (1214-1270) renders Justice

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The Battle of Taillebourg between the King of France Louis IX

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Printed Bible Presented to Louis XI in 1470 (engraving)

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: French king Saint Louis during the 7th Crusade 1248-1254, engraving by Gustave Dore 1877

French king Saint Louis during the 7th Crusade 1248-1254, engraving by Gustave Dore 1877
1747388 French king Saint Louis during the 7th Crusade 1248-1254, engraving by Gustave Dore 1877; (add.info.: French king Saint Louis during the 7th Crusade 1248-1254)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Death of French king Louis IX (Saint Louis, 1214-1270, king in 1226-1270)

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)

Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)
535062 Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Statue of Saint Louis, Louis IX, 14th century (sculpture)

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: St Louis, King Louis Ix Of France, Disembarks In Carthage In 1270 During The 8Th Crusade

St Louis, King Louis Ix Of France, Disembarks In Carthage In 1270 During The 8Th Crusade
UIG5420764 St Louis, King Louis Ix Of France, Disembarks In Carthage In 1270 During The 8Th Crusade. From Military And Religious Life In The Middle Ages By Paul Lacroix Published London Circa 1880

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: L'education de Saint Louis - Education of Louis IX (Saint Louis), King of France

L'education de Saint Louis - Education of Louis IX (Saint Louis), King of France
NWI4945018 L'education de Saint Louis - Education of Louis IX (Saint Louis), King of France. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration; (add.info)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Seventh Crusade: ' Representation of King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270)

Seventh Crusade: " Representation of King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270)
ELD4859610 Seventh Crusade: " Representation of King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) facing six Turks seeking to make him prisoner, 1249" (King Louis IX facing six turkish soldiers)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Representation of Saint Edmund of Canterbury (saint edme) welcomed by the King of France Louis IX

Representation of Saint Edmund of Canterbury (saint edme) welcomed by the King of France Louis IX
ELD4916072 Representation of Saint Edmund of Canterbury (saint edme) welcomed by the King of France Louis IX. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270) and his friend and confidant Jean de Joinville (1224-1317)

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Vie de saint Denis, Gilles de Pontoise donates a manuscript to Philippe V

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris

First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris, Archives nationales
YOU4419837 First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris, Archives nationales.; (add.info.: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, King of France, c.1665 (oil on canvas)

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).

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: King Louis Ix Of France, 1214 - 1270, Seated On His Throne With A Fleur-De-Lis Wall Hanging Behind

King Louis Ix Of France, 1214 - 1270, Seated On His Throne With A Fleur-De-Lis Wall Hanging Behind Him
UIG5420149 King Louis Ix Of France, 1214 - 1270, Seated On His Throne With A Fleur-De-Lis Wall Hanging Behind Him. After A 14Th Century Miniature

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Pious Image: ' Representation of King Louis IX (St Louis) (1214-1270) ' Engraving 1886

Pious Image: " Representation of King Louis IX (St Louis) (1214-1270) " Engraving 1886
FGL5500082 Pious Image: " Representation of King Louis IX (St Louis) (1214-1270) " Engraving 1886; Fototeca Gilardi.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting)

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The Sainte Chapelle at the Palace of Justice, 19th century (engraving)

The Sainte Chapelle at the Palace of Justice, 19th century (engraving)
5942904 The Sainte Chapelle at the Palace of Justice, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sainte Chapelle at the Palace of Justice, founded by Louis IX, built in 1245)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The death of King Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) in Tunisia during the Second Crusade

The death of King Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) in Tunisia during the Second Crusade
ELD4927168 The death of King Saint Louis (Louis IX, 1214-1270) in Tunisia during the Second Crusade. Epinal picture 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: I was thinking of Madame answer of an old knight to Queen Marguerite of Provence, wife of Louis IX

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

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: The White Queen of Castile gives a lecture to the future King Louis IX (Saint Louis) (1214-1270)

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Portrait of Saint Louis (Saint Louis) Louis IX (1214-1270). End of the 19th century

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.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: 'To pay in funny money', french expression. Engraving, 19th century

"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")

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Seventh Crusade: 'King Louis IX refuses the presents of the emirs in Jerusalem 1251-1252'

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris

First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris, Archives nationales
YOU4419846 First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty, 1226., Paris, Archives nationales.; (add.info.: First seal of Louis IX (Saint Louis), the figure sieging in majesty

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)

Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut)
535059 Louis IX (St Louis) 1215-1270, king of France from 1226. 19th century (french woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Louis IX (Saint Louis 1214-1270) King of France from 1226. 19th century (trade card in lithograph)

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)

Background imageLouis Ix Collection: Louis IX of France (Saint Louis 1214-1270) dying of plague or dysentery at Tunis on his second

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.

Background imageLouis Ix 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), engraving
1761314 French king Saint Louis (Louis IX 1214-1270) and his wife Marguerite de Provence (1221-1295), engraving; (add.info)



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"Louis IX: The Pious King of France and Patron Saint" Saint Louis IX of France, known for his unwavering devotion to God and justice, is depicted in various artistic forms throughout history. In 1842, the Chapel of St. Ferdinand showcases his humble beginnings with cardboard windows, symbolizing simplicity amidst grandeur. In 1886, a regal portrait titled "St Louis (Louis IX, King of France)" captures his majestic presence as a ruler. Coello's masterpiece "Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Louis" portrays the king's deep reverence for the divine. However, not all moments were triumphant for this revered monarch. At the Battle of Fariskur in 1250 during the Seventh Crusade, King Louis IX was taken prisoner—a testament to his bravery on the battlefield. Andrea della Robbia's glazed tiles depict St. Louis alongside angels—an embodiment of heavenly guidance that influenced his reign. Rendered under an oak tree in Vincennes is another significant scene—King Louis IX administering justice—a reminder of his commitment to fairness and equity. The education fresco from c. 1885 highlights Saint Louis' pursuit of knowledge and wisdom—an essential aspect that shaped him into an enlightened ruler. A roundel artwork from 1501-1600 exhibits him holding a scepter with authority while maintaining humility. "The Vow of Louis the Saint, " born on April 25th, 1214, encapsulates his lifelong dedication to serving God and upholding moral values throughout his rule until August 25th, 1270—the day he passed away. Lastly, a poignant portrait depicts Saint Louis deep in prayer—a reflection of his profound spirituality that guided every decision he made as both king and saintly figure. Through these diverse artworks spanning centuries, we witness how Saint Louis IX left an indelible mark on history as a pious leader who championed righteousness while leaving a legacy of faith and justice.