MEDIEVAL SCULPTOR, French
(active 1150-1200 at Chauvigny)

Capital

1150-1200
Stone
Church of Sainte-Pierre, Chauvigny

The sculptured capitals of the former collegiate church of Saint-Pierre in Chauvigny (Vienne) are some of the most expressive works of the French Romanesque period. They rest on the columns between the choir and ambulatory, and present a bewildering universe of biblical and demonic figures and scenes in over thirty sculptures.

This capital depicts Devil displaying his altar with the symbol of death.