French Patronymique 19th – Saint Maurille & Saint Renee Lions 1806

Plate from Nevers (dated 1806 & inscribed Rene Lions) with the figure of Saint Maurille (Bishop of Angers) that regenerates a dead child by baptizing him. Saint Renee is the child that receives a re-born life. The theme of this plate is extremely popular due to Renee d’Anjou, King of Naples and Sicily that spread this legend in the 15th century - Private Collection France.