Louis IX, called Saint Louis

Why it's great

King Louis IX of France, called Saint Louis, rides on a rearing horse. He led two crusades, was captured on the first, and died on the second in 1270. Émile Signol painted him in 1844 for the French royal museum at Versailles.

🏛️ Part of history

The Crusades (1095–1291) — King Louis IX of France, called Saint Louis, rides on a rearing horse.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,178 × 1,511 px · 1.8 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Émile Signol

1804–1892 · born in Paris · died in Enghien-les-Bains

Émile Signol was a French painter born in Paris in 1804. He won the Prix de Rome in 1830 and painted large religious and historical pictures, including some for the palace of Versailles. He died in Enghien-les-Bains in 1892.