Dome des Invalides

France · Updated 1 July 2024

The cupola painting shows Saint Louis (an ancestor of Louis XIV) presenting his crown, sword, and arms to Christ.

Charles de la Fosse’s impressive composition which adorns the higher cupola : “entering glory,
among the angels, Saint Louis presents his crown, his sword and his arms to the Christ”.

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