Isabeau of Bavaria Enters Paris as Queen
D’après Schwoiser · Public Domain Mark 1.0 / domaine public
This engraving, made after a painting by Schwoiser, depicts the solemn entry of Isabeau of Bavaria into Paris as queen in 1389. The queen is shown on horseback, richly dressed, accompanied by King Charles VI, ladies of the court, servants, and an official procession before Notre-Dame Cathedral. The scene emphasizes royal ceremony, urban splendor, and the political role of royal entries in the late Middle Ages. The image illustrates the splendid memory of medieval French monarchy.