Smiling Angel, Gothic sculpture at Reims Cathedral, France
The stone angel statue measures 2.60 meters and stands at the north portal of the cathedral's western facade with wings and flowing garments.
Created around 1240, the angel's head fell during the 1914 cathedral fire and was reconstructed from fragments before returning to its place in 1926.
The angel's natural facial expression marks a departure from medieval sculpture traditions, introducing a new representation of divine figures in religious art.
The sculpture stands on the left side of the northern portal, making it visible to visitors approaching the cathedral from Place Cardinal Luçon.
The angel witnessed 32 French royal coronation ceremonies at Reims Cathedral, including the historic crowning of Charles VII with Joan of Arc in 1429.
Inception: 1240
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 49.25357,4.03288
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
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