The Baptism of Clovis

Why it's great

Clovis, the king of the Franks, is baptized by a bishop around the year 496, which made France a Christian kingdom. The painter, known only as the Master of Saint Giles, made this panel around 1500.

🏛️ Part of history

Charlemagne & the Early Middle Ages (768–814) — Clovis, the king of the Franks, is baptized by a bishop around the year 496, which made France a Christian kingdom.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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About the artist

Master of Saint Giles

Unknown or anonymous artist · died in Paris

The Master of Saint Giles was a French painter whose name is not known, active in Paris around 1500. He is named after a famous altarpiece showing the Mass of Saint Giles, now in the National Gallery in London, and he painted richly detailed religious scenes.