Grabstätten früh verstorbener Königskinder

Abstract

The article delves into the sepulchral culture of medieval royalty, particularly focusing on the burial sites of prematurely deceased royal children. While much attention is paid to the graves of monarchs within the context of dynasties, those of non-reigning royal offspring often receive less scrutiny. The study highlights a significant example in the "Panteón de los infantes" within the burial site of the Kings of Navarre, where seven early deceased children of King Sancho IV Garcés were interred. It particularly examines the sarcophagus lid of Blanka of Navarre, a married royal daughter who died young in childbirth, shedding light on the iconography and significance of infant burials in medieval royal sepulchral practices.