No tympanum was ever carved, however, only the trumeau to support one, together with a similarly carved block and some subsidiary reliefs. |
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As the author has argued in his consideration of the Souillac trumeau, such monstrous mouths could evoke a multiplicity of meanings for the monastic audience. |
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Curtailment in midproject is strongly suggested by the adaptation of the trumeau to the purpose of supporting one side of the arch over the central portal. |
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