The eight great statues which flank the door represent personages from the Old Testament.
The one nearest the door, on the left, is Abraham. He holds his son by the hair and stands ready to behead him, but an angel restrains his sword.
Beneath the pedestals of the large statues is a "Calendar," i.e., a set of symbolical scenes typifying the twelve months of the year, or the seasons. That of Senlis is carved with much spirit.
LINTEL OF CATHEDRAL DOORWAY
CALENDAR OF THE CATHEDRAL (right)
| 1. | January. | The month of feasts. The peasant, seated at table, prepares to drink. |
| 2. | February. | Work is at a standstill. The peasant is at the fireside. |
| 3. | March. | Work begins again. The peasant digs. |
| 4. | April. | With the spring the time has come to care for the trees. |
| 5. | May. | The lord, his falcon on his wrist, goes forth to hunt. |
| 6. | June. | The peasant mows his meadows. |
| 7. | July. | It is the beginning of the harvest. |
