Discover the Symbol of Power: Chartreuse de Champmol

What project was endowed by Philip the Bold as a dynastic symbol of the power of the dukes of Burgundy?

A. The Louvre royal palace in Paris

B. Saint Bavo Cathedral in Ghent

C. The stock exchange in Antwerp

D. The Chartreuse de Champmol in Dijon

Answer:

The Chartreuse de Champmol in Dijon is the right answer.

Located on the outskirts of Dijon, the Chartreuse de Champmol was a Carthusian monastery founded by Duke Philip the Bold in 1383. It served as the dynastic symbol of power for the dukes of Burgundy during the 15th century.

The monastery was specifically built to accommodate a funeral spot for the Valois Dukes of Burgundy. It was lavishly decorated with various artworks, and the remnants that remain today provide valuable insights into the art of the era.