Old Testament: The Hebrew Bible as interpreted by Christianity.
New Testament: A collection of the books of the Bible produced by the early Christian Church that included the Gospels.
Autun Cathedral
The Cathedral of St Lazare was built in the mid-12th century after relics of St Lazarus were discovered in Autun. It was hoped the relics would make Autun a major pilgrimage destination like nearby Vézelay.
Figure 1.22 The Mystic Mill capital.
The main core of the church and its magnificent sculptures are Romanesque, although several Gothic-style additions, including the choir and great spire, were added later after a fire (Fig. 1.23 and 1.24).
Figure 1.23 The Cathedral of St Lazare, Autun.
Figure 1.24 The interior of St Lazare, showing the original Romanesque pointed barrel vaulting and sculpture on the capitals. The fluting on the columns was inspired by Roman structures which were widespread around the area of Autun. The innovative inclusion of high clerestory windows and the later addition of a new choir brought extra light to the nave. A clerestory is a high section of wall containing windows above eye level. The purpose is to admit light, fresh air or both.
