Which of the following elements unites all three doorways of the west portal of Chartres Cathedral?

A. Episodes from the Passion are carved on the capitals.
B. Episodes from the life of the Virgin are carved on the capitals.
C. Episodes from the Old Testament are carved on the capitals.
D. Episodes from the lives of the Virgin and Christ are carved on the capitals.


Answer: D

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