Exterior decoration of Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 15th century (1849).Artist: H Moulin

Exterior decoration of Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 15th century (1849). Le Mans Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral situated in Le Mans, France. It is dedicated to St Julian of Le Mans, who is honoured as the city's first bishop. It is also the seat of the Bishop of Le Mans. A 19th century version based on a 15th century original. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Séré and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris, 1849). (Photo by The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images)