everywhere
sites
destinations
people
things
topics
images
Places
People
Things
Topics
Images
Directory
Map
Blog
New
loading breadcrumbs...
West Portal
St. Michel d'Aiguilhe, Le Puy, France
Overview
Images
1
The fascinating facade of the chapel dates from the 12th century. Like Le Puy Cathedral, its multicolor stonework and arches give it an exotic appearance revealing Islamic influences. The stonework of the facade illustrates themes from Genesis and Revelation. The reliefs within the unusual trefoil arch depict the Lamb of God (labeled with AGNUS DEI) in the center, with four Elders of the Apocalypse holding vials of perfume on each side...
Holly Hayes
all photos →
Quick Facts
Title
West Portal
Article Info
Page Title
West Portal
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
March 9, 2011
Last Updated
July 14, 2023