Church built to handle the large number of pilgrims: wide transepts, large ambulatory with radiating chapels.
Radiating chapels housed relics of the saints.
Largest Romanesque tympanum.
124 figures densely packed together; originally richly painted.
cautions pilgrims that life is transitory and one should prepare for the next life.
Child saint’s skull is housed in the rather mannish-looking enlarged head.
Jewels, gems, and crown added over the years by the faithful, as acts of devotion.
Reliquary of a young girl martyred in the early fourth century
Tells the story (in Latin) of William the Conqueror’s conquest of England at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
perhaps in a cathedral hung from the pillars in the nave or walls
Probably designed by a man and executed by women.
The cavalry could advance quickly and easily retreat, which would scatter an opponent's defenses allowing the infantry to invade.
It was a strong tactic that was flexible and intimidating.