iconography foster a symbology of power, articulating and probably authenticating the
organizing principles of French medieval society.
Childeric, king of the Franks (d. 482).
Royal bust, with imperial dalmatic and
long hair. Photograph courtesy of
Archives Nationales, Paris.
Philip the Fair, king of France (1286).
King enthroned, with regalia.
Photograph courtesy of Archives
Nationales, Paris.
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