Portal of the Virgin Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

Portal
The Portal of the Virgin, dedicated to the patroness of the cathedral, is usually the exit door for modern visitors. It was sculpted second of the three portals, in the 1210s-1220s. The tympanum features the Coronation of the Virgin, with an angel crowning Mary while Christ blesses her and gives her a scepter... David Joyal all photos →

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Title
Portal of the Virgin
Dates
c. 1215

Article Info

Page Title
Portal of the Virgin
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
February 28, 2011
Last Updated
July 14, 2023