Royal Portal, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France
Christ standing on a cloud, supported by 2 angels on the tympanum, thought to represent either the Ascension or the Second Coming, and the signs of the zodiac and labours of the months in the archivolts, left 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
13427119
Media ID
45097728
Size
5472px x 3584px
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Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
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