Quanto cultu auroque Templa fulgerent. Toitures et beauté de la vision comme expression des pouvoirs

Amiens Cathedral's metallic roofing, once a symbol of perfection and power, has left sparse historical records. This study reveals that the quality of its implementation reflects the sponsor's intent, offering a rare glimpse into medieval craftsmanship and political symbolism. By analyzing the cathedral's roofing alongside other Gothic structures like those in Paris and Beauvais, researchers uncover a dual interpretation: theological and liturgical significance, as well as a strategic display of power through visibility. The research relies on limited historical sources to reconstruct the original setting and its implications for medieval society.

Daussy, S. D. (2015). Quanto cultu auroque Templa fulgerent. Toitures et beauté de la vision comme expression des pouvoirs. Hortus Artium Medievalium, 21, 273–283. https://doi.org/10.1484/j.ham.5.107394