Queen of Sheba, Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral
Head of a queen, thought to be the Queen of Sheba, from the left splay of the central bay of the Royal Portal, 1142-50, Western facade, Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13427131
Media ID
45097760
Size
5616px x 3744px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
