Chartres South Exterior Slides 022

Chartres South Exterior Slides 022

South porth, right portal--"Bay of the Confessors"

Figures L - R

• St. Martin (bishop of Tours). Two dogs lick his bishop's staff, since he reportedly prevented them from eating a hare by miraculous means. Martin gets further attention in the tympanum above the door.
• St. Avitus, abbot of Micy [added at porch construction].

Album: Chartres-Cathedral

Categories: Chartres-Cathedral

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