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The Jane Hayward Database of Medieval Art
United Kingdom, England, Greater London, London, Victoria and Albert Museum
c. 1243 - 1248
Daniel
Museum number: 1221-1864
Detail of Scene from Life of Daniel.
Ile-de-France, France.
This medallion originally came from the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. King Louis IX of France built the chapel to house the Crown of Thorns, which he had acquired in 1239. This was a relic of Christ’s passion.
Given by Mr. Henry Vaughan.