Chartres Cathedral: Right Door of the Royal Portal with Our Lady of Chartres
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This photo shows a stone doorway packed with carvings. At the top, a half-circle arch frames a scene with a seated figure holding a small child, surrounded by angels and other people. Below that, rows of figures stand in groups, some holding books or objects, while others seem to be in motion. The sides of the door have tall, robed figures standing between columns. The doorway looks like it’s part of a church, with detailed scenes that might tell a religious story. The carvings are arranged in layers, almost like a comic strip, guiding your eye from top to bottom. If you like this kind of detailed stonework, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.
