Cathedral (Reims, France): Interior: Nave vault from main portal

Creator:

Jean d'Orbais, fl. 1210-1220

Published/Created:

begun in 1221

Notes:

The outstanding handling of new architectural techniques in the 13th century, and the harmonious marriage of sculptural decoration with architecture, has made Notre-Dame in Reims one of the masterpieces of Gothic art.

Variant Titles:

Notre-Dame de Reims

Topics:

Architecture -- France -- 13th century -- (YVRC)

Period/Style:

High Gothic

Culture:

French

Accession Number:

3273-280

Genre:

churches: cathedrals (AAT)

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Sculptures, Models, & Architecture

Rights:

The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Access Restrictions:

Yale Community Only

Source Note:

Imported in 2008 from LIMS (Library of Images of Medieval Spain), originally developed by Prof. Maria Rosa Menocal in conjunction with ITG

Yale Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Digital Collection:

Visual Resources Collection

Local Record Number:

Portfolio Item ID: 293402

OID:

563597

PID:

digcoll:2093229