The pillars presented here are Gallo-Roman votive architectural elements.
Dating from the 1st century, the Pillar of the Boatmen, discovered in the 18th century under Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris, was an offering from the boatmen of the Seine to the Roman emperor Tiberius, who reigned over Gaul (a Roman province) at the time.
Their allegiance nevertheless remained a prudent one, as the pillar, also known as the stone of dedication, features images from both the Celtic pantheon and that of the new Roman ruler, in a rare example of syncretism.
The fragments of the Saint-Landry Pillar, discovered in 1829 during landscaping work on the Ile de la Cité, depict only Roman divinities.
Inventory no.: Cl. 1461 and Cl. 18602 - 18605
Height: restored total above 250 cm
Periods: 1st quarter of the 1st century; 2nd quarter of the 1st century
Technique: sculpture
En raison des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, le musée sera entièrement fermé les vendredi 26 et samedi 27 juillet 2024. Des ajustements horaires pourraient intervenir sur toute la durée de la compétition. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the museum will be completely closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Schedule adjustments may be made throughout the competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de París, el museo permanecerá completamente cerrado el viernes 26 y el sábado 27 de julio de 2024. Es posible que se realicen ajustes horarios a lo largo de la competición. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.