Carved historiated capitals such as The Magi Asleep and The Flight into Egypt (Fig. 16-25) inside the Cathedral of Saint-Lazare emphasize

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Carved historiated capitals were used to depict biblical stories in a way that would be easily understood by the masses who were largely illiterate. These particular capitals depict scenes from the nativity story, highlighting the humanity and vulnerability of the figures involved, rather than the theological significance of their actions.

Carved Historiated Capitals Such as the Magi Asleep and the Flight