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Notre Dame Cathedral, Reims
THE NORTH PORTAL AND ROSE WINDOW
MAP OF THE FRENCH PILGRIMS' ROADS TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA EARLY MEDIEVAL FRENCH SAINTS, KINGS AND QUEENS
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The story of the creation in the upper panels of the north rose - the oldest of the Cathedral's rose windows.
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Photo by Vassil, Wikimedia
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The arch of the north transept rose has a set of voussure sculptures which seem to include Adam and Eve scenes (also the subject some of the stained glass panels) and monthly activities. They don't look very big from the ground, but in reality are huge - some of the original 1235 sculptures can be seen in the Palais du Tau.
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At ground level, there are three north doorways, two of which have tympanum and archivolt ensembles.
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A high five over a barrel of wine (above) precedes Denis' descent to the executioners (below right) and incense treatment for his severed head (left) before he carries it off.
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Lower, St-Denis brings a couple of serious young friends and his head to the central north portal.
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Last judgement tympanum in the left north transept arch.
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Sculptor's revenge - from the right - a king, a bishop, an abbot and two well heeled ladies await, in chains, their turn to enter the cauldron of hell.
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Holding up an arch for hundreds of years can lead to a sore neck and shoulders
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