Architectural Contributions
After the Cathedral in Chartres burned in 1020, Fulbert devoted his energies to raising funds for its rebuilding, and it was completed in 1037, nine years after his death. In 1194 the Cathedral was again almost completely destroyed by fire, only the crypt, some of the west facade and two towers remained. The crypt has been incorporated into all subsequent reconstructions. ) The construction of the Gothic style Cathedral that stands to-day began after this. It is in this Cathedral that we see Fulbert’s influences that resulted from his promotion of the Feast day of Mary’s Nativity and the cult of the Virgin Mary. The sculptures around the three portals depict the life cycle of Mary and he is the central figure in the Royal Portal. Inside one of the stained glass windows depicts the Tree of Jesse, which traces Mary’s and Christ’s family, again a reference to Fulbert’s teachings in regards to the Feast of Mary’s Nativity.
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