Comparision of two Annunciation windows, by the Julien Fournier Studio, dated 1885 and 1886 in Pontlevoy and Cheverny respectively.
France
Annunciation
By walwyn - September 21st, 2009
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FrançaisBeauvais - France
By walwyn - July 30th, 2011
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Some of the 16th century and earlier stained glass that can be found in Beauvais France. In particular the works of the le Prince family in Beauvais Cathedral and the parish church of St Ettiene.
Blue Virgin
By walwyn - November 7th, 2010
Set into a 13th century window this image of the Virgin and Child (c1150) is made up of four panels. The blue halo and clothing of Mary are set against a red background.
Booksellers' Staircase - Rouen Cathedral.
By walwyn - November 6th, 2010
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Late Gothic staircase by Guillaume Pontis in 1480, under the direction of cardinal and archbishop William Estouteville. Rouen Cathedral.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart - Beauvais Cathedral
By walwyn - November 5th, 2011
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The Sacred Heart Chapel in Beauvais Cathedral contains this stained glass window by Engrand le Prince. It was commissioned in 1522 by Louis de Roncherolles chamberlain and councillor to Francis I of France.
Châteauvieux - St. Hilaire
By walwyn - December 18th, 2009
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Stained glass windows by Claudius and Noel Lavergne.
Christ in Majesty
By walwyn - October 13th, 2009
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These wall paintings of Christ in Majesty represent Christ as ruler of the universe. Normally he is in a mandorla and surrounded by other figures and objects. The other figures depicted change from time to time.
Cleansing the Temple Polychrome Relief - Amiens Cathedral
By walwyn - February 28th, 2011
These polychrome reliefs in Amiens cathedral are of Jesus Cleansing the Temple. They were donated in 1523 by Jean Wytz and are on the west wall of the north transept.
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