La mort de sainte Geneviève

This painting depicts the death of Saint Genevieve, a major religious figure of the 5th century and patron saint of Paris. Surrounded by followers, she is honored as a protector of the city, notably for encouraging resistance against invasions. The scene illustrates the importance of the cult of saints in medieval society, where faith structures both collective and political life. Created in the 19th century, the work emphasizes the sacred and communal dimension of this event.