The Old Testament queens and kings who adorn the jambs of the Royal Portals at Chartres are meant for what purpose?

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The Old Testament queens and kings who adorn the jambs of the Royal Portals at Chartres are meant to remind visitors of the history of the Church's power through the ages.
Key Takeaway: The Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres is generally considered to be one of the finest of the Gothic style of architecture in all of France. The Cathedral is very beautifully-decorated, with many Old and New Testament themes. On the jambs are statues of Old Testament queens and kings and queens, giving the entrance the name "royal portal." Because the royals are displayed so close to the religious sculptures, it is implied that the rulers of France are the spiritual descendants of Old Testament Royalty, and thus by God.

The Old Testament Queens and Kings Who Adorn the Jambs