Description
Miscellaneous Sculpture: Exterior
South Nave
Bearded bishop with mitre and episcopal vestments stands in an aedicule at the end of the westernmost buttress. One hand is raised in a gesture of blessing. With the other he holds a staff (a crozier?). Note the slenderness of the figure. Beneath his feet is grotesque creature with a flat face and bulging eyes. With its paws (hands?), it holds open its wide mouth which is filled with large teeth.
This figure has been extensively restored.
Subject
Cathédrale de Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church decoration and ornament--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church architecture--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Christian art and symbolism--France--Chartres--Medieval, 500-1500--Pictorial works.
