North arm (photo above): Stone and white marble tomb of Cardinal Hémard de Denouville (8 on plan), fine Renaissance monument (1543) backed up against one of the pillars at the intersection of the transept.
The statues of the four cardinal virtues, carved in demi-relief in the arcades of the basement, are especially worthy of notice. They are shown
holding their traditional attributes, and represent (from left to right): Justice, with sword and scales; Temperance, with clock; Prudence, with clock and compasses; Force, with tower, out of which comes a monster.
In a niche, above this basement, is the Cardinal kneeling before the head of St. John the Baptist. On the crown are three small statues representing the virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity. At the end of the aisle is a curious, late 12th century Roman cistern (7 on plan) ornamented at the corners with the statues of four prophets.
Choir and Apse
Fine wrought-iron railings were placed, in the 18th century, at the principal and side entrances to the choir, as also between the columns enclosing the chancel. Contrary to the practice usually observed till then in Gothic edifices, in which building generally began with the choir, this part of the Cathedral was built after the nave.