A Glossary of Romanesque Architecture
Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Claveau droit (keystone)
The highest stone of an
arc
(arch) or
voûte
(vault).
In a vault the keystone is normally located at the crossing of the
ogives
(ribs) of the vault, and often beautifully decorated.
See also
clef de voûte
(synonym).
Claveau droit - Wikipedia
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