This painting depicts King Louis IX of France receiving his final communion inside a modest tent, surrounded by mourning attendants. Scheffer’s work is known for its emotional intensity and focus on spiritual themes, and this composition emphasizes the piety and humility of Saint Louis during his final moments.
Ary Scheffer was a Dutch-French Romantic painter. He was primarily known for his works based on literature, including paintings inspired by Dante, Goethe, and Lord Byron, as well as religious subjects.
