{"product_id":"the-sculptures-of-the-judgement-porch-of-lincoln-cathedral-paul-williamson","title":"The Sculptures of The Judgement Porch of Lincoln Cathedral – Paul Williamson","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sculptures of The Judgement Porch of Lincoln Cathedral – Paul Williamson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first dedicated study of the Judgement Porch at Lincoln Cathedral, one of the masterpieces of medieval architecture and Gothic sculpture in Britain.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eLincoln Cathedral stands among the most significant monuments of medieval Europe, celebrated for its ambitious architecture and exceptional sculptural programme. While much scholarly attention has been devoted to the cathedral's famous Angel Choir, the remarkable south portal, known as the Judgement Porch, has until now lacked a comprehensive study of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThis richly illustrated volume examines one of the finest achievements of English Gothic sculpture in unprecedented detail. Named for its striking depiction of the Last Judgement, the porch features an extraordinary ensemble of carvings portraying Christ, angels, devils, the blessed and the damned, alongside an extensive series of sculpted figures that demonstrate the sophistication and ambition of medieval craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eExploring the history, iconography, construction, and artistic significance of the portal, the book offers fresh insights into the creative and cultural context of one of Britain's most important ecclesiastical buildings. Detailed photography, much of it specially commissioned, reveals the remarkable quality of the sculpture, from the tympanum reliefs to the figures that populate the arch, including kings, queens, apostles, and the wise and foolish virgins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn essential resource for anyone interested in medieval architecture, cathedral design, ecclesiastical art, and the craftsmanship of the Gothic period, this volume sheds new light on a landmark of Britain's architectural heritage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthors: \u003c\/b\u003ePaul Williamson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Holberton Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat: \u003c\/b\u003ePaperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages: \u003c\/b\u003e128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Lato',sans-serif; color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; background: white;\"\u003e9781915401250\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication date: \u003c\/b\u003eAugust 2026\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Williamson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58817016856959,"sku":"9781915401250","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0263\/7797\/7910\/files\/9781915401250-TheSculpturesoftheJudgementPorch.jpg?v=1792077760","url":"https:\/\/bookshop.rias.org.uk\/products\/the-sculptures-of-the-judgement-porch-of-lincoln-cathedral-paul-williamson","provider":"RIAS Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}