Gothic Statues at Lausanne Cathedral

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 18 December 2018
Gothic Statues at Lausanne Cathedral Download Full Size Image

These large statues, grouped by three at the four corners of a portal at the Cathedral of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland, represent various biblical figures: Apostles, evangelists, prophets and ancestors of Christ some of whom have been raised to the level of saints.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 18). Gothic Statues at Lausanne Cathedral. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9753/gothic-statues-at-lausanne-cathedral/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Gothic Statues at Lausanne Cathedral." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 18, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9753/gothic-statues-at-lausanne-cathedral/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Gothic Statues at Lausanne Cathedral." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 18 Dec 2018. Web. 06 Feb 2023.

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