Description
South Nave Elevation.
The lowest level, the arcade, has alternation of round piers with octagonal engaged shafts , and octagonal piers with round engaged shafts. In the middle level, the triforium, each bay has a small arcade with four arches. In each bay of the upper level, the clerestory. two lancet windows are surmounted by a small rose window. The ribs of the vaults are continued downward with by groups of engaged columns which end just above the top of the arcade piers.
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.