The baptism of the first king of the Franks Clovis I (466-511) on Christmas Day 508 by Saint Remigius in Reims (Marne), France
The monument can be seen in front of the old Saint-Julien church, near the Saint-Remi basilica in Reims. It was installed in 1996 on the occasion of the 15th centenary of the baptism of Clovis. It was to be erected behind the cathedral, in the immediate vicinity of the remains of the baptistery officially located near the north portal. But this location was disputed and the mayor of the time chose another site in agreement with all parties involved. This work, in bronze, has a dimension of meters. It comes in the form of a man representing Clovis and Saint Remi. Clovis is joined hands and simply dressed in a short loincloth. Saint Remi holds a crozier and is dressed in a ceremonial coat and a mitre. He blesses Clovis. At the foot of the statue, the base includes a sword and a crown. The statuary ensemble rests on an important plinth which contains an inscription recalling its object, its author and its donor/patron. The statue project, placed at the entrance of the Saint-Remi basilica on the Passage du Pape, was presented to Pope John Paul II when he came to Reims on September 21, 1996 to celebrate the 15th centenary of the baptism of Clovis. It is the subject of an inscription on the base of the statue : 1996 XV centenary Clovis baptized in Reims by Saint Remi Sculpture by Daphne Du Barry Offered by Champagne Louis Roederer
Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: 8 Rue Saint-Julien, 51100 Reims, Marne, Grand Est, France, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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