SAINT-WANDRILLE, France — The son of a noble family from the Verdun region of France in the seventh century, Wandrille held a prestigious position at the court of his kinsman, King Dagobert I.

Dagobert Peche was an Austrian artist and designer. Often credited for ushering in a new era in the decorative arts, Peche's skill and experience as a trained architect informed his practice. Focusing ...