Trumeau (architecture)
Appearance
Trumeau, in architecture, is the central pillar or mullion supporting the tympanum of a large doorway, commonly found in medieval buildings.[1] It is often sculpted.
Gallery
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Drawing of a trumeau from the Vézelay Abbey
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Romanesque trumeau at the Tarragona Cathedral
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Central porch, north facade, Chartres Cathedral
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Gothic trumeau at the Reims Cathedral
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Trumeau of the main portal of Saint-Lazare Cathedral
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Trumeau of the main portal of Aix Cathedral
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Trumeau of the main portal of Saint Martin's Church, Arlon
References
External links
Media related to Trumeau at Wikimedia Commons