Tag: Jean Fouquet

11 works, Today, August 25th, is Saint Louis IX’s day, his story illustrated #237

Aug 25, 2020

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Zaidan Art Blog

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Louis IX (1214–1270), or St. Louis, was king of France from 1226 to 1270. One of the greatest French kings, he consolidated the Crown’s control over the great lords, proved his passion for justice, and went on two crusades… Please follow link for full post
09 Works, Today, July 17th, is Greatmartyr Marina’s day, her story in art #198

Jul 17, 2020

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Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch, in Pisidia, was born in southern Asia Minor, into the family of a pagan priest. In infancy she lost her mother, and her father gave her into the care of a nursemaid, who raised Marina in the Orthodox Faith. Upon learning that his daughter had become a Christian, the father…