The Glorification of Saint Louis

The Glorification of Saint Louis is an 1853 large allegorical history painting by the French artist Alexandre Cabanel. It depicts the thirteenth century French monarch Louis IX. Known for his participation in the Seventh Crusade and his death during the Eighth Crusade he was elevated to sainthood by the Catholic Church.
The painting was first displayed at the Salon of 1855, held at the Palace of Industry in Paris during the Universal Exposition. It was commissioned for 8,000 francs for the chapel of the Château de Vincennes, a historic residence of the king. In 1862 it appeared at the International Exhibition in London. Today is in the collection of the Museum of French History at the Palace of Versailles.