Description
Miscellaneous Sculpture: Exterior
STATUE ON the North-west corner OF THE NORTH TOWER
A bearded man holds a book and a saw. Massé identifies him as St. Simon because the saw was the instrument of Simon's martyrdom. A dragon stands in front to the left, which may be a gargoyle. In front of him is a shield with a coat of arms.
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.
