31
Oct
2009
Selles-sur-Cher
Submitted by walwyn
Dated 1887 this window of St Joseph, by Noel Lavergne, is in the church of Notre Dame la Blanche, Selles-sur-Cher.
France
30
Oct
2009
Selles-sur-Cher
Submitted by walwyn
This window of St. Peter receiving the keys of heaven, in the church of Notre Dame la Blanche, Selles-sur-Cher, is by Claudius Lavergne. The window is dated 1889 which is two years after Claudius Lavergne's death.
4
Jun
2012
Simon-Marq
Submitted by Galswinthe
Based in Reims and establish in around 1640 by Pierre Simon this family of glass makers is one of the 10 oldest companies in France. The company is currently run by Benoît Marq, the son of Brigitte Simon (daughter of Jacques Simon) and Charles Marq, making him the twelfth generation to run this family firm.
These 5 stained glass windows are part of a series of 10 windows on the life of Joan of Arc. They are part of a commission by Jacque Galland and Esprit Gibelin for Orleans Cathedral in France.
This rose window in the south transept of Evreux Cathedral was given to the Cathedral by Louis XI of France between 1470 and 1480. It is 6.5 metres in diameter and represents the Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven. Below the rose window the lancet windows in the Gallery contain representations of eight of the Apostles.
19th century stained glass of St. Leufroy (Leufredus) who was the founder of the Benedictine monastery at La-Croix Saint-Ouen, some 13km from Evreux. Leufroy grew up in Evreux and for a time was a teacher in the town.
13
Oct
2009
St. Christopher
Submitted by walwyn
Wall paintings of St Christopher.
Polychrome reliefs retelling the legend of St Firmin a disciple of St Saturninus of Toulouse, founded the first church in Amiens in the third century.
14th century wall painting of the life of St Giles at Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher.
The archangel St. Michael, is the principal angel and field commander of the Army of God. His name is the war-cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers. He is often depicted triumphant over the enemy.
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