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[M2.180L] [M2.180] 180
No 191 193 Bourges Cathedral
[diagram] Let the side of the base, 3
be that next the nave, and piers may be represented by the rude figures opposite; for
7 that next mediate aisle. reference. Then the measures are given below, observing
that the shafts are measured round from their insertions
in the great pier, and their intervals round the great
pier. The small shafts are all 1 " 4 round, so measured,
and the larger shafts 2 " 10 in both piers, and a line
surrounding the whole of the shafts is in larger pier,
Intervals in Greater pier. in Lesser piers. 20 " 5 and in smaller 17 " 10.
1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 1 " 7½ or 7¾ 1 " 3, or 3¼ What strange variety in these measures; most thoroughly
2. 3 1 " 9 1 " 5 intentional. I never saw large measures come so neatly
Sides of Base in Great pier in Less pier. Further, note the two huge piers which support the angles
1 2 "10 2 " 7 of the towers; which are diamonds in plan (one side at
2,4 3 "10 (and 3 "7) 3 " 4 fig 2 opposite,) and 32 feet round.
3 3 "4½ 3 "0 The extreme breadths of the porches from plinth to plinth
5 2 "10 2 "7 on west front is are -
6,8 4 "1½ 3 "7½ Northern: 20 " 4 N. Mediate, 15, 10 Central 38 " 6 S.
7 2 "10 2 "7 Mediate, 15 " 3 and southern 19, 3.
Bases. It is rather curious that in the bases of the crypt, the
[diagram] mouth or opening of the cavetto is much wider, as if it
were the cavetto of an attic base gradually squeezed
together by the superincumbent weight, and at last in the
fully developed base, almost meeting.
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[Version 0.05: May 2008]