1. Facebook Galleries
  2. 2017-07 - France

2017-07-18 - Chartres Cathedral

After the chateaux, we stopped by Chartres chathedral, known for its stained glass. I have put comments on several of the stained glass pictures to (hopefully) assist in understanding them.
Read More
Windows over the east end of the ambulary.
24 / 71

Windows over the east end of the ambulary.

Windows shown are of (from left to right) Exekiel and David (donated by the butchers), Aaron and an angel, the Annunciation and Visitation and Mary (donated by the bakers), Moses and the burning bush and Isaiah (donated by the bakers), Daniel & Jeremiah & cherub (donated by the drapers).

  • The Miracles of Mary window
  • The South Rose window in 1979
  • The South Rose window
  • Windows over the east end of the ambulary.
  • The St. Apollinaris and Grisaille window
  • Grisaille window
  • The St. Fulbert window
  • The Blue Virgin and St. Anthony & St. Paul Anchorite windows with the Virgin and Child window on top.
  • The Zodiac Signs and Life of Mary windows with the Crucifiction window on top
  • The Zodiac Signs and Life of Mary windows with the Crucifiction window on top
  • Grisaille windows (with the Annunciation)
  • Grisaille window
  • Grisaille window
  • The St. Martin of Tours window
  • Apsidal chapel on south side of east end of Chartres.
  • The St. Remigius window
  • The St. Sylvester window
  • Apsidal chapel at far end of Chartres with 3 windows showing.
  • The St. James the Greater window
  • The Legends of Charlemagne window
  • No Comments
  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2021 SmugMug, Inc.