Description
North Porch, Central Portal Outer Porch; Inner column bases statues
Two episodes from the story of David and Goliath (I Samuel, 17)
Left - David challenges the giant Goliath. The large figure of Goliath wears armour and holds a large staff and a shield. Below him is the inscription GOLIAS.
Right - David cuts off Goliath’s head
The young man David raises Goliath's sword to behead the giant, who lays on the ground at right. Below him is the inscription DAVID.
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.
