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Portal to Cathedrale Saint-Trophime in Arles EXPLORED

Selected for Explored at #486 on 17 Nov 2023

 

A nearly identical image appears on the Wikipedia page "Four Evangelists" as of 18 Nov 2023.

 

"According to Catholic lore, Trophimus of Arles (French: Trophime) was the first bishop of Arles, in today's southern France." Source: WIkipedia article on Saint Trophime dated 11/16/2023

 

"In the typanum above the lintel, Christ is in his Majesty surrounded by symbols of the four Evangelists. The symbols are the Lion (St Mark); the Angel (St Matthew); the Ox (St Luke); and the Eagle (St John).

 

"The throne of the Lord is supported by the four creatures, illustrating the Primacy of the Gospels.

 

"On the lintel below are 12 seated figures: the Apostles." Source: idlespeculations-terryprest.blogspot.com/2007/03/portico-...

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