Images of Medieval Art and Architecture
France: Vézelay
Benedictine Abbey Church of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
Nave: Historiated Capital
The Pharaoh's Son is killed by the Exterminating Angel
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Subject Matter
The left part of the capital was replaced by a plain block during restoration.
At right, the Exterminating Angel lifts a sword to kill the Pharoah's
son. The young boy, who wears a crown, bows down, holding his right hand
to his face.
(Exodus12)
Location within Floorplan |
Placement in Elevation |
Salet: Number 57-
North side of nave.
East side of sixth arcade pier. |
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Related Material
Click here to see other
Vézelay capitals showing episodes from the Old Testament
Click here to see
other medieval images of Moses
Salet, p. 187.
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Created by J. Vadnal, September, 1998