Jamb statue
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A jamb statue is a figure carved on the jambs of a doorway or window. These statues are often human figures-typically religious figures or secular or ecclesiastical leaders.[1] Jambs are usually a part of a portal, accompanied by lintel and trumeau.
Two commonly known examples of jamb statues are the ones in Chartres Cathedral and those in Reims Cathedral; both locations are in France.[1]
Chartres Cathedral's jamb statues contribute to a royal portal.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Glossary of Medieval Art and Architecture". May 1997. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ Watson, Carolyn Joslin (1990). "Concepts, Techniques and Motifs in the Jamb Statues of the Royal Portal at Chartres". Southeastern College Art Conference Review. 11 (5): 341–362, 22pp – via Southeastern College Art Conference Review.
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