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Historical Archive: Virgin of Jeanne d'Evreux Paris, 1324-1339 silver gilt, gold, rock crystal and other gemstones, enamel overall height 68 cm (26.8"); base 29 x 22.8 cm (11.4 x 9") originally crowned donated to Saint-Denis in 1339 by Queen Jeanne d'Evreux (married to Charles IV of France in 1324) Paris, Musée du Louvre MR 342/MR 419 frontal slightly oblique from front/right oblique from front/left profile from left, slightly oblique from back back profile from right, slightly oblique from front with person for scale heads of Virgin, Christ Christ child, upper part hand holding Christ child fleur de lys formerly containing relics, repaired 1633, restored 1828 inscription on base: the queen Jeanne d'Evreux, queen of [France] corner prophets between Nativity and Shepherds corner prophet before Massacre, from left and right Annunciation Annunciation: Mary Visitation Nativity Annunciation to the Shepherds Adoration of the Magi Presentation in the Temple Flight into Egypt Massacre of the Innocents Raising of Lazarus Betrayal Carrying of the Cross, Crucifixion, Resurrection Crucifixion Harrowing of Hell, prophets lion supporting base