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Right Jambs -Heads of Paul and John
ca. 1194-1230
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Title
Right Jambs -Heads of Paul and John
Contributor
Jane Vadnal (contributor)
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Contributor
Jane Vadnal
Date
ca. 1194-1230
Identifier
FCSP32630310
Description
Jamb Figure; Gothic; South Porch, Central Portal (Last Judgment Portal)Right Jambs -Heads of Paul and JohnThese two apostles show the facial characteristics generally attributed to them in the Middle Ages. Paul has a long face, a high forehead, and a beard. John is a beardless young man. Paul holds a sword (the instrument of his martyrdom). John is dressed as a priest and holds a book- perhaps associated with his New Testament writings.; South Porch, Central Portal (Last Judgment)
Type
still image
Genre
art (broad object genre)
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
Rights Information
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