Title of Work
South Porch, upper
Title of Image
Statue of a King
Date
c. 1194-1230
Description
The third from the left of a row of figures on the upper level of the west side of the South Porch. These figures are thought to represent Old Testament kings- possibly the ancestors of Christ (Houvet, p. 13).
A crowned, beardless figure of a man. He holds a scepter and touches the fastening of his mantle, a gesture associated with the upper class. He appears to be wearing gloves.
The head is much restored.
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Sculpture
Subtype of Work
Statue in a colonnade
Category of Work
Very High Relief
Material
Stone
Condition
Good
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.
Bibliography
Photographer
Philip Maye
Copyright
Identifier
FCSP31990300
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