The whole dates from about 1489. The carvings are the oldest of all those in the aisles, and are distinguishable from the others by the
garments, which fall in long, straight, stiff folds, and their greater simplicity.
The second bay (10 on plan, photo p. 31) recalls the legend of the discovery and translation of the remains of St. Firmin.
From left to right:—
1. St. Sauve, Bishop of Amiens, exhorting the faithful to pray, that the
sepulchre of the saint might be revealed.
2. Ray of light revealing the sepulchre to St. Sauve during Mass.
3. Exhuming the body.
4. Translating the remains of St. Firmin to Amiens.
The basement comprises thirteen carved medallions illustrating various episodes in the life of St. Firmin, while in the middle is seen an exceedingly fine recumbent statue of Adrien de Henencourt, dean of the chapter of Amiens, who died in 1530, and at whose expense the whole of the south enclosure of the choir was built.