LEFT-HAND DOOR OF THE NORTHERN TRANSEPT: THE LAST JUDGMENT
The dead rise from their graves.
The Left-Hand Door of the Northern Transept
This door, which has long been walled up, is called The Doorway of the Last Judgment, on account of the carving on the tympanum.
In the upper part, Christ is supported on one side by the Holy Virgin, and on the other by John the Baptist. Below (two rows) the dead rise from their graves (photo above). Lower down, on one side are The Virtues, represented by seated women; on the other, The Vices, mutilated in 1780 on account of their realism. On the lowest tier, to the left, angels carry souls to Abraham's bosom: on the right, Satan leads a chain of damned souls to Hell (photo below), amongst whom are a king, a bishop, and a monk.
In the arching are three rows of angels carrying books or blowing trumpets, and the wise and foolish virgins.
Backing up to the dividing pillar is an exceedingly fine 13th century statue, which recalls the "Beautiful God" of Amiens Cathedral (see the Michelin Guide: Amiens Before and During the War); Jesus blessing with His right hand, holds the globe of the world in His left (see photo p. [45]).
This statue was decapitated by a shell which struck the doorway in 1918, also taking off the head of the first statue on the left-hand portion of the doorway.
LEFT-HAND DOOR OF THE NORTHERN TRANSEPT: THE LAST JUDGMENT
Satan drags a chain of damned Souls to Hell.