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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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