Title of Work
Central portal of the Nave: Jamb figures-Left
Begin Date
1120
End Date
1138
Description
Central portal between the narthex and the nave. The left jamb contains the figures of two apostles. Two tall, elongated male figures are sculpted in high relief on the upper jamb- one on the frame of the door, the other at a 90 degree angle. Both have halos, but the heads have been broken off. Both are barefoot and wear long, flowing robes with many shallow folds. The one on the left holds a book in his right hand, held so it is parallel with his chest, his right hand is laid on his right thigh. The figure on the fight is pointing toward the other figure with his right hand (conversing?) while his right arm crosses his body holding a closed square object (book?) in his hand.
Country
France
Location
Vézelay
Monument
Ste. Marie-Madeleine
Style
Romanesque
Type of Work
Sculpture
Subtype of Work
Portal
Category of Work
Tympanum
Material
Stone
Subjects
Vézelay (Abbey)--Pictorial works.; Sculpture--France--Vézelay--Pictorial works.; Church architecture--France--Vézelay--Pictorial works.; Architecture, Romanesque--France--Vézelay--Pictorial works.
Patron
Abbot Renaud de Semur
Condition
Good
Bibliography
Photographer
JV
Copyright
Media
Slide-35 mm
Identifier
FVEZ.PORTAL.INNER.CENTRAL.JAMB01

Vézelay: Benedictine Abbey of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, Church

Central portal of the Nave: Jamb figures-Left

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