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The Romanesque Church Portal

The Romanesque Church Portal. “ I am the door; who enters through me will be saved” -John 10:9. Europe About 1100. Most pilgrims were headed to Santiago de Compostela to view the tomb of St. James. There were four main roads leading to Santiago de Compostela (northwestern Spain )

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The Romanesque Church Portal

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  1. The Romanesque Church Portal “ I am the door; who enters through me will be saved” -John 10:9

  2. Europe About 1100 Most pilgrims were headed to Santiago de Compostela to view the tomb of St. James. There were four main roads leading to Santiago de Compostela (northwestern Spain ) Large churches were built to accommodate the HUGE crowds.

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  4. Figure 17-1 South portal of Saint-Pierre, Moissac, France, ca. 1115–1135.

  5. Figure 17-1 South portal of Saint-Pierre,Moissac, France, ca. 1115–1135. “I am the door; who enters through me will be saved”-John 10:9. Christ shown as the Last Judge. Surrounded by the 4 evangelists.

  6. Matthew-Winged figure John-Eagle Luke-Ox Mark- Lion

  7. Figure 17-11 Lions and Old Testament prophet (Jeremiah or Isaiah?), trumeau of the south portal of Saint-Pierre, Moissac,France, ca. 1115–1130. Trumeau- column holding up lintel in portal.

  8. Rosettes along the lintel

  9. Trumeau front and side viewFront view shows images of lions

  10. Figure 17-12 GISLEBERTUS, Last Judgment, west tympanum of Saint-Lazare, Autun, France, ca. 1120–1135. Marble, 21’ wide at base.

  11. Figure 17-12 GISLEBERTUS, Last Judgment, west tympanum of Saint-Lazare,Autun, France, ca. 1120–1135. Marble, 21’ wide at base. Christ as central figure. Saved people are on the right hand of Christ. People wait along the bottom for judgment. Tympanum is meant to be read as worshipers enter church.

  12. Souls being weighed.

  13. These words are engraved in the tympanum “ May this terror terrify those whom earthly error binds, for the horror of these images here in this manner truly depicts what will be.”

  14. Figures along the bottom are symbols of pilgrims to Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela ( relics of St James in Spain )

  15. Figure 17-13 Pentecost and Mission of the Apostles, tympanum of the center portal of the narthex of La Madeleine, Vézelay, France, 1120–1132.

  16. Figure 17-13 Pentecost and Mission of the Apostles, tympanum of the center portal of the narthex of La Madeleine, Vézelay, France, 1120–1132. • This church site was used as a starting point for the 2nd (1147) and 3rd (1190) crusades. • Apostles receiving assignment to preach gospel to the world.

  17. St. Foy, Conques, France 1050-1120

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