Doorway from Abbey of Notre-Dame at Nevers

13th century

On view at The Met Cloisters in Gallery 02

This portal was originally located on the north side of the 13th-century abbey church at Nevers. Whether it originally had a tympanum and lintel is uncertain.

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Title: Doorway from Abbey of Notre-Dame at Nevers
Date: 13th century
Geography: Made in France
Culture: French
Medium: Limestone
Dimensions: Overall: 182 x 66 in. (462.3 x 167.6 cm)
Overall (Clearance): 150 in. (381 cm)
Classification: Installations
Credit Line: Gift of The Hearst Foundation, 1954
Object Number: 54.164.87
Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters

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