Title of Work
West Facade, Left Portal
Title of Image
Jamb Statues
Date
c. 1145
Description
West Façade, Left Portal
Jamb figures- Left
Three elongated jamb statues are on the left side of the left portal. All have canopies and stand on figural bases. Many scholars link the style of these jamb figures with those of the nearby St. Michael's of Etampes. Note the capital frieze above them.
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Sculpture
Subtype of Work
Portal
Category of Work
Jambs
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
FCSP12600120
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