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14: May (Hunting or warfare) / Sign of Gemini

January 1, 1217

14: May (Hunting or warfare) / Sign of Gemini

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Title
14: May (Hunting or warfare) / Sign of Gemini
Contributor
Vadnal, Jane (contributor)
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Contributor
Vadnal, Jane
Date
January 1, 1217
Identifier
FCW028AP1401
Description
Gothic; The Zodiac and Labors of the Months Window- Delaporte no. 17, Deremble-Manhes no. 28a Panel 14 Labor of May – Hunting or warfare ? / Sign of GeminiIn the back ground is a soldier dressed in chain mail, with a helmet, shield, sword and lance with a banner. In the foreground ground stands a grazing horse with a saddle. There is an inscription MAIVS. Some scholars say that this is a representation of hunting; others see it as military operations or training.On the left stand two naked male twins, holding each other’s hands. There is an inscription GEMINI.; The Zodiac and Labours of the Months Window
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
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.
Geographic Subjects
France
Chartres
Collection
Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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