Trumeau (architecture)
A trumeau is the central pillar or mullion supporting the tympanum of a large doorway, commonly found in medieval buildings.[1] An architectural feature, it is often sculpted.
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Romanesque trumeau at the Tarragona Cathedral -
Central porch, north facade, Chartres Cathedral -
Gothic trumeau at the Reims Cathedral -
Trumeau of the main portal of Saint-Lazare Cathedral -
Trumeau of the main portal of Aix Cathedral
See also
References
External links
Media related to Trumeaux at Wikimedia Commons
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