Jamb statue

A jamb statue is a figure carved on the jambs of a doorway or window. These statues are often human figures, either religious figures or secular or ecclesiastical leaders. Jambs are usually a part of a portal, accompanied by lintel and trumeau.

Jamb statues at Chartres Cathedral

Two commonly known examples of jamb statues are the ones in Chartres Cathedral and those in Reims Cathedral; both locations are in France.