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Chartres Cathedral: close-up of the elongated statues of kings, queens and figures from the Old Testament decorating the Portal Royal

RIBA Ref No RIBA5054
Artist/Photographerde Mare, Eric (1910-2002)
CountryFrance
CityChartres
Subject Date1150
Image Date1968
ViewExterior
StyleGothic
MediumPhotoprint
Library ReferenceEDMN234
OrientationPortrait
Colour InfoBlack and white
CreditEric de Mare / RIBA Collections
SubjectEntrances ; 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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