Title of Work
North Porch, Central Portal
Title of Image
Archivolts on Ceiling
Date
c 1194-1230
Description
North Porch, Central Portal
Ceiling of Outer Porch - Right Side
There are two archivolts on the ceiling of the outer porch. They consist of rows of seated male figures holding books and scrolls. Houvet believed they were apostles.
This image shows the lower part of these archivolts on the right side.
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Sculpture
Subtype of Work
Portal
Category of Work
Archivolt
Material
Stone
Condition
Heavily restored
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
FCSP21850500
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Archivolts on Ceiling

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