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St. Trophime is an important ensemble of medieval French sculpture still found in its original location. The quality of the workmanship reflects the religious, economic, and artistic significance of Arles in the Middle Ages. St. (...)

St. Trophime is an important ensemble of medieval French sculpture still found in its original location. The quality of the workmanship reflects the religious, economic, and artistic significance of Arles in the Middle Ages. St. Trophime sits at the center of one of the great Romanesque town squares, but its proximity to the great Roman ruins also found in Arles make clear that its prominence in the 11th and 12th centuries was matched by its historic importance during antiquity. The cloister and its sculpted capitals are testaments to the great resources that were invested in creating a special place of devotion that was also meant, at the time, to signal the wealth and power of those associated with St. Trophime. The conservation of the Cloister assures that St. Trophime’s legacy and beauty will continue to be understood and appreciated.