Cathedral of Chartres — Beam of the Choir (16th century), « Mary Contemplates Dead Jesus » — JND Jhœ.

Description

Sculpted scene from the 16th century in the Cathedral of Chartres, depicting Mary weeping over dead Jesus, surrounded by religious figures. Printed text at the bottom: « CATHEDRAL OF CHARTRES. Beam of the Choir (16th century), « Mary Contemplates Dead Jesus ». Reverse: handwritten correspondence addressed to Maurice, dated 8-8-20, with address to Forteau, and partially visible postmark.