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.
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.
