Author Question: The tympanum from the right portal of Chartres depicts the Virgin and Child, which hearkens back to ... (Read 103 times)

rachel9 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

The tympanum from the right portal of Chartres depicts the Virgin and Child, which hearkens back to the Romanesque portrayals of this theme as the Throne of Wisdom. Which of the following is the source for this depiction?

a. Byzantine Theotokos
b. Early Christian Madonna and Child
c. Carolingian Virgin and Child
d. Hiberno-Saxon Madonna and Child

Question 2

The sculptural program of the west facade of Chartres Cathedral proclaims the power and majesty of Jesus Christ. Which of the following elements unites all three doorways of the west portal of Chartres Cathedral?

a. The episodes from the life of the Virgin are carved on the capitals.
b. The episodes from the Old Testament are carved on the capitals.
c. The episodes from the Passion are carved on the capitals.
d. The episodes from the lives of the Virgin and Christ are carved on the capitals.