IMAGES OF MEDIEVAL ART AND ARCHITECTURE

France: Saint-Gilles-du-Gard

Benedictine Abbey of Saint-Gilles

West Facade: Frieze

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LOCATION



Images

The images below are in order from left to right across the facade.

LEFT (NORTH) PORTAL
Entry to Jerusalem

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A. Preparations for the Entry to Jerusalem

Image from Saint-Gilles cast in the Hall of Sculpture in the Carnegie, Pittsburgh

B. Entry into Jerusalem


C. Citizens of Jerusalem

CENTRAL PORTAL
Episodes from Christ's Passion

D. Left: Payment of Judas. Right:Christ Cleansing the Temple


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E. Christ's Prophecy of Peter's Denial


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F. Left: Washing of Feet. Right: Last Supper


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G. Betrayal of Christ

Image from Saint-Gilles cast in the Hall of Sculpture in the Carnegie, Pittsburgh

H. Left: Christ before Pilate. Center: Flagellation. Right: Carrying the Cross

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RIGHT (SOUTH) PORTAL
Episodes from Christ's Passion


I. Left: Noli me tangere. Right: Mary Magdelane Washing Christ's Feet


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J. Left: The Three Marys Buy Spices Right:The Three Marys at the Tomb


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K. Christ and the Holy Women in the Garden


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Created by Eric White
Last updated by:JV Date: 6/98