Alégonde Interprets the Destruction of the Poisoned Armor
Chauveau, François, 1613-1676
An engraving depicting a scene from the tenth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which, following the destruction of the poisoned armor gifted to Saint Louis by the Sultan's representatives, the hermit and widow of Aymon de Bourbon, Alégonde, is consulted to interpret the sign, and informs the prelates that only a member of the House of Bourbon can battle the dragon blocking the crusaders path.
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300000202024
Title
Alégonde Interprets the Destruction of the Poisoned Armor
Date Issued or Published
1658
Description
An engraving depicting a scene from the tenth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which, following the destruction of the poisoned armor gifted to Saint Louis by the Sultan's representatives, the hermit and widow of Aymon de Bourbon, Alégonde, is consulted to interpret the sign, and informs the prelates that only a member of the House of Bourbon can battle the dragon blocking the crusaders path.
Creator
Publisher
Place of Publication
Paris (France)
Contributor
Le Moyne, Pierre, 1602-1671
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
16 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
engravings (prints)
Format
Duodecimo
Local Call Number
1658 LEMO
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The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
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Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1658
