Title of Work
North Porch, Central Portal
Title of Image
Right Jambs: John the Baptist,Detail - socle- Dragon
Date
c 1194-1230
Description
North Porch, Central Portal
Right Jambs: John the Baptist (Detail of Socle- a Dragon)
The socle beneath the figure of John the Baptist is a dragon. Note the traces of paint uncovered during the cleaning of this porch in the 1990's.
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Sculpture
Subtype of Work
Portal
Category of Work
Jamb figure
Material
Stone
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
Photographer
Jane Vadnal
Copyright
Identifier
FCSP21634700
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Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame

Right Jambs: John the Baptist,Detail - socle- Dragon

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