Arles - Saint Trophime

Arles near the mouth of the Rhone delata in Provence was one of the most important cities of the Roman Empire. It was also the starting point of the southernmost French route to Compostela. The cathedral housed the relics of Saint Trophimus, first bishop of the city, allegedly sent by Saint Peter himself, to evangelise the region. The heavily sculpted facade draws heavily on the style of Classical Antiquity. The central tympanum features an Apocalyptic vision of Christ in Majesty. The large sculpted reliefs on the first level are the Apostles. Saint James holding the Gospel inscribed Iacobus. Trophimus is included in the college of the Apostles, indentifiable by his bishop's mitre.

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