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South Portal, Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France

Sculpture of St George being martyred by being crushed on a wheel, from the base of the statue of St George from the right splay of the left bay of the South Portal depicting the Martyrs, 12th century, Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen.

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Contained in galleries: Chartres, France

Sculpture of St George being martyred by being crushed on a wheel, from the base of the statue of St George from the right splay of the left bay of the South Portal depicting the Martyrs, 12th century, Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen.