Virgin of Jeanne d'Evreux

{{Multiple issues|unreferenced =August 2009|orphan =February 2009|cleanup =February 2009}} The '''Virgin of Jeanne d'Évreux''' — a silver gilt and enamel statuette made in [[1339]] — was donated to the [[Basilica of St Denis|royal abbey church of Saint-Denis]], France by [[Jeanne d'Évreux]], the wife and queen of [[Charles IV of France]]. Royal families often purchased luxury figurines and statues for churches. The Virgin and Child statuette stands on an enameled rectangular base, and depicts scenes of Christ's [[Passion (Christianity)|Passion]]. The base rests on four tiny lions, one on each corner. Surrounding the base are niches that frame the scenes. Within the niches are small statuettes of prophets. The whole work stands at 2' 3½". Mary stands as if swaying. Her facial expression shows no sign of grief or worry. The linen she is wearing drops folds of drapery that covers her whole body. The Christ child in her arms also shows no worry in his facial expression. Gracefully reaching for his mother's face, he looks into her eyes. He is portrayed as an ordinary innocent child. Mary holds a scepter in the form of a [[fleur-de-lis]] (the emblem of the French monarchy) in her right hand. Some believed the scepter contained hair from Mary herself. The Virgin of Jeanne d'Évreux is similar to another statue of the Virgin and Child called the [[Virgin of Paris]], located in [[Notre Dame de Paris|Notre Dame Cathedral]], Paris, France. ==External links== [[Saint-Denis|Abbey church of Saint-Denis, France]] {{coord missing|date=December 2010}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Virgin Of Jeanne D'evreux}}