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Chartres Cathedral, Ascension portal, capital frieze, the Magi before Herod, Annunciation to the Shepherds, Nativity, Visitation

Chartres Cathedral, Ascension portal, capital frieze, the Magi before Herod, Annunciation to the Shepherds, Nativity, Visitation

On the right side of the Ascension portal, the narrative of Jesus’ infancy advances from the outside inward. The Nativity itself receives prominent placement on the broad capital between the Ascension portal and the central portal. To the right, the scene of the Visitation, Mary’s visit to her cousin, Elizabeth, mother of St. John the Baptist, is shown. The next two capitals on the Ascension portal represent the angels announcing Jesus’ birth to the shepherds and the Magi inquiring with King Herod and the Jewish authorities about the newborn child. D'Emilio photo archive no. s20000106u
Galleries: Annunciation to the Shepherds and Adoration of Jesus, Archivolts with figural decoration, Capital friezes with figural decoration, France 1140s, Gothic Sculpture, Journey and Adoration of the Magi, Labors of the Months, Nativity of Jesus, Visitation
Keywords: apostles, bed, chair
Photo Location: Chartres (Eure-et-Loir), France
Photographer: Dr. James D’Emilio
Date of Photo:
Device Make: Nikon
Device Model: Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 5000 ED
Original Dimensions: 5430×3578
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates:
Picture Number: 22110