St Genevieve brings Supplies to Paris. St Genevieve; the patroness of Paris; gained an extraordinary reputation amongst the poor for the sanctity and kindliness of her life. During the invasion of Gaul by the Frankish king Childeric she brought supplies to the city of Paris when it was on the verge of starvation. Illustration for Hutchinson's History of the Nations (Hutchinson; c.1920). Note: Image has been digitally enhanced to facilitate repro.