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Crowned Salamander Emblem of Francis I
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Crowned Salamander Emblem of Francis I

This carved panel (16th c.) displays the crowned salamander, the personal emblem of King Francis I. Shown amid flames, the creature symbolizes the monarch’s power to endure fire unscathed, a metaphor for resilience and divine protection. Such motifs recur throughout Fontainebleau, reinforcing Francis’s authority and the Renaissance ideal of the king as chosen guardian of France.
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