Portal of church of St. Trophime
The Church of St. Trophime is a former cathedral in the city of Arles. It was built in the Romanesque Provencal architectural tradition between the 12th century and the 15th century.
"This important pilgrimage church was the starting point of the so-called Via Tolosa, the route that led from Arles to Toulouse (Saint Sernin) with the final destination being Santiago de Compostela. "This road was taken by pilgrims coming from Italy, Switzerland or Central Europe, as well as the "Romieux" who, after Rome, were going to Compostela, or vice versa. They had come after crossing the Alps at Montgenèvre Pass, or by the road along the Ligurian coast."
"This stone façade (12th century) features an arched entryway, columns, statues and reliefs of various biblical figures. The portal shows the influence of classical antiquity, particularly in its gable, classical columnar forms, statues with Roman solidity (albeit a bit squatty), and architectural details — fluted pilasters, classical moldings, and variations of Corinthian capitals.
The sculptures over the portal, particularly the Last Judgement, and the columns in the adjacent cloister, are considered some of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture.
The porch includes various decorative elements: fluted pilasters, capitals with acanthus leaves, friezes adorned with Greek motifs, acanthus leaves, palmettes, other foliage."
Arles, Provence.
France, 2019
Portal of church of St. Trophime
The Church of St. Trophime is a former cathedral in the city of Arles. It was built in the Romanesque Provencal architectural tradition between the 12th century and the 15th century.
"This important pilgrimage church was the starting point of the so-called Via Tolosa, the route that led from Arles to Toulouse (Saint Sernin) with the final destination being Santiago de Compostela. "This road was taken by pilgrims coming from Italy, Switzerland or Central Europe, as well as the "Romieux" who, after Rome, were going to Compostela, or vice versa. They had come after crossing the Alps at Montgenèvre Pass, or by the road along the Ligurian coast."
"This stone façade (12th century) features an arched entryway, columns, statues and reliefs of various biblical figures. The portal shows the influence of classical antiquity, particularly in its gable, classical columnar forms, statues with Roman solidity (albeit a bit squatty), and architectural details — fluted pilasters, classical moldings, and variations of Corinthian capitals.
The sculptures over the portal, particularly the Last Judgement, and the columns in the adjacent cloister, are considered some of the finest examples of Romanesque sculpture.
The porch includes various decorative elements: fluted pilasters, capitals with acanthus leaves, friezes adorned with Greek motifs, acanthus leaves, palmettes, other foliage."
Arles, Provence.
France, 2019