IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE

France: Poitiers

Church of Notre Dame de la Grande

West Facade- Figures

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In the middle level of the facade are two rows of large figures in niches arranged on either side of the tall central window. The top row contains six standing figures, the bottom row contains eight seated figures. They are generally thought to be apostles or saints. The only identifiable figure is the third from the left on the top row- it is Saint Peter, who holds his keys. The outer two figures in the top row are dressed as bishops.

Compare with the jamb figures of Saint-Gilles-du-Garde

General Views
Left Side	Right Side

General Views

Left Side

Right Side

Individual Figures: Top Row - Left side
Bishop		St. Peter with Keys

Individual Figures: Top Row Right side
		Bishop

Individual Figures: Bottom Row
Left side		Right side

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Created by :JV Date: 3/99