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Capital: Capital 5 - Choir (Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire)

Building Name
:
Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire  
Location
:
Choir
Capital
:
5
Subject
:
Hugh and St. Mary
Description
:
South side at the blind triforium level These are two capitals next to each other. Hugh is east of Mary
Reference
:
The first capital alludes to a competition between the king's candidate and the monks' for succeeding Abbot Joscerand (d. April 1096). His successor, Abbot Simon, was not elected until 1103. The monk, Hitier, is thought to be a dignatory of the abbey. This identification is based on the key he is holding, which is frequently interpreted as a sign of trust. The second capital represents the monk, Hugh, and St. Benedict. St. Benedict introduces Hugh to the Virgin, who is seated on a throne.
Corpus Ref.
:
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  •   North - 5 - Choir
    Face: North
    Inscription: TERIUS HUGO DE SCA MA S BENEDICTUS FRS HUGON/IS
    Translation: [hi]terius Hugo de sancta Ma[ria] sanctus Benedictus fraters Hugonis sanctus Benedictus Hugo m[nachos] ma[ter] Dei Hitier. Hugues de Sainte-Marie. Saint Benoît. Les frères d'Hugues. Saint-Benoît. Hugues moine. Mère de Dieu.
  •   North (over Hugh) - 5 - Choir
    Face: North (over Hugh)
    Inscription: BENEDICTUS : HUGO MO
    Translation: Blessed Hugh, a monk
  •   South (arch above Virgin) - 5 - Choir
    Face: South (arch above Virgin)
    Inscription: MA DI M
    Translation: Mother of God
    No images.
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