FCSV1R010100 - Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame


Title of Work Miscellaneous Sculpture-Exterior Title of Image Statue of John the Baptist (?) Date 1225-35 Description Miscellaneous Sculpture: Exterior Statue on the top of the gable of the west facade Most scholars think this is John the Baptist, since the Cathedral is dedicated to John the Baptist as well as to the Virgin Mary. However, a few scholars maintain that this is Christ. Country France Location Chartres Monument Cathedral of Notre-Dame Style Gothic Type of Work Sculpture Subtype of Work Portal Category of Work Archivolts Material Glass 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 Information Photographer Philip Maye Copyright Information Identifier FCSV1R010100
Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame

Statue of John the Baptist (?)