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Tomb Effigy Bust of Marie de France (1327-41), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Evreux

Jean de Liège Franco-Netherlandish
ca. 1381
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 305
The Royal Abbey of Saint-Denis was the burial church for the rulers of France and their families. This elegant image once formed a part of the tomb effigy of the princess Marie de France (1326–1341) and her sister Blanche de France (1328–1393), daughters of Charles IV (1294–1328) and Jeanne d’Evreux (before 1313–1371). Although Marie died young, her effigy was not carved until about 1381 by the court sculptor Jean de Liège. Many of the tombs in the abbey were vandalized in the wake of the French Revolution. Originally the head rested upon a stone pillow, and the princess wore a metal crown. Her braided hair is arranged in the courtly fashion contemporary with the carving of the bust.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Tomb Effigy Bust of Marie de France (1327-41), daughter of Charles IV of France and Jeanne d'Evreux
  • Artist: Jean de Liège (Franco-Netherlandish, active ca. 1361–died 1381)
  • Date: ca. 1381
  • Geography: Made in Île de France
  • Culture: French
  • Medium: Marble with lead inlays
  • Dimensions: Overall (without base): 12 1/4 x 12 3/4 x 6 3/16 in. (31.1 x 32.4 x 15.7 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture-Stone
  • Credit Line: Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941
  • Object Number: 41.100.132
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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