France, Autun Cathedral, stained glass window with religion and spiritual motives
The interior of Autun Cathedral is austerely Romanesque and rather dark. Reflecting the town's Roman heritage, the pilasters and arcading are modelled on the Roman city glory of the cathedral is the Romanesque tympanum () over the west door in the narthex, which depicts the Last Judgment. The capitals of the portal are carved with biblical and traditional tympanum is framed by two archivolts. The inner one has carved foliage while the outer archivolt consists of magnificently detailed medallions representing the four seasons, zodiacs, and labors of the months. These are possibly the best-preserved sculptures on the theme anywhere, providing a fascinating insight into medieval life.
Size: 3575px × 5362px
Location: France. Region-Burgundy. Autun Cathedral
Photo credit: © Shmuel Magal / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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