Chartres Cathedral: close-up of the elongated statues of kings, queens and figures from the Old Testament decorating the Portal Royal
Artist/Photographer | de Mare, Eric (1910-2002) |
Country | France |
City | Chartres |
Subject Date | 1150 |
Image Date | 1968 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Gothic |
Medium | Photoprint |
Library Reference | EDMN234 |
Orientation | Portrait |
Colour Info | Black and white |
Credit | Eric de Mare / RIBA Collections |
Subject | Entrances ; Cathedrals ; Decorative stonework ; Sculpture |
NOTES: Dedicated in 1260, this cathedral is an exemplar of the French High Gothic style. The west portal, known virtually since its completion as the Royal Portal, was carved by 1150.
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