What features of a portal are shown in this image?

Choose all answers that are correct.

Responses

nave

nave

flying buttress

flying buttress

archivolts

archivolts

jamb figures

jamb figures
Detail of portal Archivolts and Jamb showing saints from sculptural program of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris

1 answer

Based on your description of the image as a detail of the portal containing archivolts and jamb figures from the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, the following features are likely correctly identified in the image:

  1. Archivolts - These are the decorative arches that form the curve of the portal, often adorned with sculptural elements.
  2. Jamb Figures - These are the figures or sculptures that are placed on the vertical sides (jambs) of the portal.

The other options:

  • Nave is the central part of a church where the congregation sits, and it is not typically depicted on a portal.
  • Flying Buttress is an architectural feature that supports walls and typically does not appear directly on the portal itself.

Thus, the correct answers would be:

  • Archivolts
  • Jamb Figures