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
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Media related to Trumeaux at Wikimedia Commons