St denis cathedral

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The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Denis was built in 1144 in Paris, France. This is an artists drawing of the cathedral in 1844 before the tallest tower had been dismantled. It's considered to be the first medieval Gothic cathedrals built. It has a Gothic Rose window above the north tympanum and arched windows that are icons of the architectures time period.

Basilica in Saint-Denis, north of Paris

Porte des Valois, built in the 12th century and remounted at the far end of the northern arm of the transept in the 13th century by Abbot Suger. The 6 statues set in the embrrasures and the 30 figures of the arching probably represent Old Testament kings. The lintel with its tympanum depicts the martyrdom of Saint Denis, Saint Eleutherus and Saint Rusticus. (St Denis is depicted holding his severed head).

Ground plan of chevet, St. Denis. Paris. 1140-44 #architecture #gothic

Basilica of St. Denis. Paris. View of the main altar in the sanctuary, the altarpiece contains relics of St. Denis and others.

St Denis / Reconstruction of West Facade By Viollet-le-Duc With Gothic North Tower

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