Description
Thomas the Apostle Window
Delaporte no. 46, Deremble-Manhes no. 23
Panel 8: Abbanes presents Thomas to King Gundophorus
King Gundophorus of India had sent Abbanes to find an architect to build him a palace “in the Roman fashion.” He encountered Christ, who recommended “his servant Thomas” as an extremely skilled architect. Abbanes brought Thomas back to India and presented him to King Gundophorus
In the background is an arcade with carved capitals, which indicates that the scene is taking place in a sumptuous interior. At right sits King Gundophorus (crowned, holding a scepter). In one hand, he touches the fastening of his mantle, a gesture often associated with people of the higher classes. In the center is a kneeling man, probably Abbanes. At left stands Thomas, identifiable by his halo and bare feet.
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.
