Of particular note are the works of art, including a tympanum of "The Last Judgement." The iconic sculptures, carved by Gislebertus in the Romanesque style, are equally engaging.

For this composition, La Farge borrowed from many cultures: the central panels evoke Chinese and Japanese screens; the lower panels emulate Pompeian architecture; and the transoms recall the tympanum ...

Object Details Artist Daniel Huntington, American, 1816–1906 Catalogue Status Research in Progress Description Seated female figure, with drapery around her legs. Her right hand rests on the chair ...

This tympanum was set up in the year of our Lord 1950." The sculpture (or tympanum to use their fancypants word) was, then, installed on the 400th anniversary of the charter.

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Train stations in the U.S. are more than just destinations for passengers to ride the rails—many are historic design marvels—and still are, visitors’ first introduction to major cities like ...