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France. Par?=?s. Notre Dame cathedral. Portal of St. Anne. Synagogue. AllegorycaI statue depicted with his eyes covered, her crown falling on the floor, the tables of the law reversed, falling from his hand, and holds a banner of Judaism, which is broken. The dejected pose try to suggest defeat

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1. Title: "The Defeated Synagogue: A Medieval Allegory at the Portal of St. Anne, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris" 2. Description: This evocative 12th-century sculpture, located in a niche at the Portal of St. Anne on the western facade of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, presents a powerful allegory of the defeated Synagogue. The figure is depicted as a woman, her once-proud crown fallen to the ground, her eyes covered by a blindfold, and her mantle draped sadly over her shoulders. In one hand, she holds a broken banner of Judaism, while the tables of the law, which she once upheld, lie reversed and in disarray at her feet. A snake coils around her, symbolizing the destructive forces that led to her downfall. 3. Historical Context: This allegorical sculpture is a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between Christianity and Judaism during the Middle Ages in Europe. The image of the defeated Synagogue, with its themes of blindness, reversal, and defeat, was a common motif in medieval Christian art, reflecting the prevailing Christian view of Judaism as an outdated and superseded faith. 4. Artistic Technique: The intricately sculpted figure, with its expressive posture and detailed features, is a testament to the artistic mastery of the medieval craftsmen who created it. The use of allegory in this work of art allows for multiple interpretations, making it a rich and enduring symbol of the historical and cultural complexities of the Middle Ages. 5. Significance: The Defeated Synagogue sculpture at Notre Dame Cathedral is an important historical artifact that sheds light on the complex relationship between Christianity and Judaism during the Middle Ages. Its powerful imagery continues to resonate with viewers today, offering insights into the artistic, historical, and cultural contexts of medieval Europe.

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