St Genevieve reassuring the Parisians during the Approach of Attila (litho)

St Genevieve reassuring the Parisians during the Approach of Attila. In AD 451, when the Huns under Attila were threatening Paris, St Genevieve induced the inhabitants to remain on their island in the Seine by the assurance that the danger would pass. Her works were fully justified by what transpired, Attila being defeated on the plains of Chalons. St Genevieve was born about 422 and died in 512. She was conspicuous for her kindness and the austerity of her life, and appears to have exercised much influence over Childeric, the father of Clovis. She is the patron saint of Paris. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson, c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.