Question

what decorative sculptures are located on the central portal of the amiens cathedral, seen below?

Explanation:

The central portal (Portal of the Last Judgment) of Amiens Cathedral features sculptural programs focused on the Last Judgment. This includes a tympanum with Christ in Majesty (judging souls), lintel sculptures depicting the resurrection of the dead, jambs with statues of Old Testament prophets and kings, and archivolts with figures of angels, elders, and the damned/saved souls.

Answer:

The central portal (Portal of the Last Judgment) of Amiens Cathedral has the following decorative sculptures:

1. Tympanum: Christ in Majesty (seated in judgment, flanked by angels)
2. Lintel: Scenes of the resurrection of the dead
3. Jambs: Life-sized statues of Old Testament prophets, kings, and figures associated with the Last Judgment
4. Archivolts: Figures of angels, heavenly elders, and depictions of saved and damned souls