Magnet - Detail of the Salamander in the tympanum of the Porte Dorée - Château de Fontainebleau
Log in to see pricesThe salamander is the emblem of François I who built the Château de Fontainebleau. The crown reminds us that it is a royal emblem.
At the time, it was believed that it lived in fire and that it could even extinguish it. It was then represented as a fabulous animal resembling a dragon spitting flames.
Characteristics
- Dimensions :
- Ø 3,8 cm
- Theme :
- Architecture
- Original work kept at :
- Fontainebleau - Musée national du château de Fontainebleau
- Art movement :
- 16th century
- EAN :
- 3336729217120
- Matière de l'article :
- Aimant
- Reference :
- IS230116
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