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Capital: Capital 4 - Nave (Sainte-Foy)

Building Name
:
Sainte-Foy  
Location
:
Nave
Capital
:
4
Subject
:
Avarice
Description
:
Tribune; nave, first pier west of the north transept A figure depicting the sin of avarice (moneybag hanging from neck), surrounded by four grimacing demons. A banderole is held by all the characters. Dates to the end of the 11th century.
Reference
:
The theme of the sin of avarice is known particularly in the Auvergne. It is found at Brioude, Clermont-Ferrand (Notre-Dame-du-Port), Ennezat, and Orcival. The capital at Conques is very similar to the one at Notre-Dame-du-Port, including the inscription.
Corpus Ref.
:
vol. 9, Aveyron, Lot, Tarn, 30-31
  
  •   south - 4 - Nave
    Face: south
    Inscription: MALVM ACIPE MERITVM O
    Translation: O, you accept the pay for evil
  •   west - 4 - Nave
    Face: west
    Inscription: TV PRO
    Translation: O, you accept the pay for evil
  
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