Celtist Roger Sherman Loomis derives the name Galeschin from the name " Galvariun ", found on the Modena Archivolt.
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Originally, Gaud?intended for this fa�ade to be polychromed, for each archivolt to be painted with a wide array of colours.
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The complex was demystified in 1984, when in the south-west an archivolt with the inscription of FELIX ROMULIANA was discovered.
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The central portal is flanked by two multi-column pillars, and has an archivolt with decorative of elements of Sassanid origin.
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These colonnettes continue below the l'archivolt to a corniche supported by corbels forming the base of a triangular fronton decorated with lozenges.
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However, the archivolt, balustrade, and pilasters, whose concrete includes yellow sand and crushed granite, have a much different texture.
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The cathedral's north portal, known as the Porta della Pescheria, features high relief carvings of secular scenes on the marble archivolt and lintel.
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The inner one has carved foliage while the outer archivolt consists of magnificently detailed medallions representing the four seasons, zodiacs, and labors of the months.
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Below each archivolt, and in the lower section of the side pilasters, are figures with saints and prophets, by Jaume Cascalls and his workshop.
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The portal is a simple arch with subtle reliefs with small angels, cherubs and vegetative motifs on the archivolt as well as portraits of saints and friars.
