around incomplete sections in the east end. In addition to figural work, medallions and
ornament cover one of the western transverse vaults. In the crypt, the entire wall surface
sports longitudinal tiers of scenes from the legends of SS.Savinus and Cyprian. On the
east wall, symbols of the Evangelists surround an enthroned Christ. The porch contains
apocalyptic scenes: Christ in Majesty above the door, with angels bearing instruments of
the Passion below. Divided into
Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, nave.
Photograph courtesy of Whitney S.
Stoddard.
three sections, the barrel vaults carry six scenes from Revelation.
Stacy L.Boldrick
[See also: ROMANESQUE ART]
Dubourg-Noves, Pierre. “Aux origines de l’architecture de Saint-Savin.” Bulletin de la Société
Nationale des Antiquaires de France (1984):197–208.
Maillard, L’église de Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe. Paris: Laurens, 1927.
Yoshikawa, Itsuji. L’Apocalypse de Saint Savin. Paris: Éditions d’Art et d’Histoire, 1939.
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