Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis
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The Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis is an elaborate late Renaissance royal tomb in the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris, renowned for its finely sculpted effigies and architectural grandeur commemorating the French king and queen.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis Context triple: [Germain Pilon, notableWork, Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis]
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Savoy royal tombs
The Savoy royal tombs are the burial site of members of the House of Savoy, one of Europe’s oldest ruling dynasties, located in the Basilica of Superga near Turin, Italy.
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Notre‑Dame‑des‑Neiges mausoleum complex
The Notre‑Dame‑des‑Neiges mausoleum complex is a large, modern multi-building burial facility providing indoor crypts and columbarium spaces within Montreal’s historic Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.
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Tomb of Marshal de Saxe
The Tomb of Marshal de Saxe is an 18th-century monumental funerary sculpture in Strasbourg Cathedral, renowned for its dramatic allegorical design and considered a masterpiece of French Rococo art.
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tomb of Marguerite de Foix
The tomb of Marguerite de Foix is a richly sculpted Renaissance funerary monument in Nantes, France, commemorating the Duchess of Brittany and noted for its elaborate allegorical figures and fine marble workmanship.
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Chapelle Expiatoire
Chapelle Expiatoire is a neoclassical memorial chapel in Paris built to honor King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette on the former site of their burial.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis Target entity description: The Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis is an elaborate late Renaissance royal tomb in the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris, renowned for its finely sculpted effigies and architectural grandeur commemorating the French king and queen.
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A.
Savoy royal tombs
The Savoy royal tombs are the burial site of members of the House of Savoy, one of Europe’s oldest ruling dynasties, located in the Basilica of Superga near Turin, Italy.
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B.
Notre‑Dame‑des‑Neiges mausoleum complex
The Notre‑Dame‑des‑Neiges mausoleum complex is a large, modern multi-building burial facility providing indoor crypts and columbarium spaces within Montreal’s historic Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery.
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C.
Tomb of Marshal de Saxe
The Tomb of Marshal de Saxe is an 18th-century monumental funerary sculpture in Strasbourg Cathedral, renowned for its dramatic allegorical design and considered a masterpiece of French Rococo art.
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D.
tomb of Marguerite de Foix
The tomb of Marguerite de Foix is a richly sculpted Renaissance funerary monument in Nantes, France, commemorating the Duchess of Brittany and noted for its elaborate allegorical figures and fine marble workmanship.
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E.
Chapelle Expiatoire
Chapelle Expiatoire is a neoclassical memorial chapel in Paris built to honor King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette on the former site of their burial.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Renaissance sculpture
ⓘ
royal funerary monument ⓘ sepulchral monument ⓘ tomb ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | late Renaissance ⓘ |
| artForm |
architectural monument
ⓘ
sculpture ⓘ |
| artMovement | French Renaissance NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
French monarchy
ⓘ
Valois dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commemorates |
Catherine de’ Medici
NERFINISHED
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Henry II of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commissionedBy | Catherine de’ Medici NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| context | royal necropolis of French kings at Saint-Denis ⓘ |
| country | France ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Catherine de’ Medici
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Henry II of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts |
Catherine de’ Medici
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Henry II of France NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| function | royal burial monument ⓘ |
| genre | funerary art ⓘ |
| hasPart |
architectural canopy
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kneeling effigies of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici ⓘ recumbent effigies of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici ⓘ sculpted allegorical figures ⓘ |
| hasType | double tomb ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | part of the Basilica of Saint-Denis historic monument ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Basilica of Saint-Denis
NERFINISHED
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Saint-Denis NERFINISHED ⓘ royal necropolis of the Basilica of Saint-Denis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Paris NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
bronze
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marble ⓘ |
| notableFor |
architectural grandeur
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elaborate sculptural program ⓘ finely sculpted effigies ⓘ |
| period | 16th century ⓘ |
| religion | Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| theme |
death and commemoration
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royal power and piety ⓘ |
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Subject: Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis Description of subject: The Funerary monument of Henry II and Catherine de’ Medici at Saint-Denis is an elaborate late Renaissance royal tomb in the Basilica of Saint-Denis near Paris, renowned for its finely sculpted effigies and architectural grandeur commemorating the French king and queen.
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