the king of France Louis IX (the ninth), also known as "Saint-Louis" commissioned the Sainte-Chapelle
the king of France Louis IX (the ninth), also known as "Saint-Louis" commissioned the Sainte-Chapelle
Wanda Rabaud has written: 'The Sainte-Chapelle' -- subject(s): Sainte-Chapelle (Paris, France)
The Sainte-Chapelle ceiling has a motif of fleurs de lis on the ceiling.
In Paris, France.
faminine
It was built for Louis IX of France.
With their hands.
La Sainte-Chapelle on the Île de la Cité in Paris is a Gothic holy chapel built in the Rayonnant phase of Gothic architecture: its design achieves a sense of weightlessness. Visually, it is a striking sight. Read more, below.
It is the Rayonnant style in Gothic architecture.
In the Renassiance time, from 1300-1600 and Michelangelo painted it after the building finished.
So the royal family could enter at a higher level
King Louis IX was canonised after his death as St. Louis. While in the Holy Land on Crusade, he bought what was purported to be the true, original Crown of Thorns. Back home, in 1240, he has the Sainte-Chapelle built to house the relic in question.