PeriodIndex

Effigy of Donna Maria de Perea - Toledo, Spain

walwyn Wed, 07/14/2010 - 17:41

Effigy of Donna Maria de Perea wearing a simple dress and with rosary in her hands.

Rouen France

walwyn Sun, 11/14/2010 - 15:55

These pages document medieval stained glass in the churches of Rouen.

Coronation of the Virgin

walwyn Sun, 08/28/2011 - 10:39

This detail of the Magnificat window (1501) at Great Malvern Priory, spans three lights and represents the Coronation of the Virgin.

These panels from the 'Magnificat' window (1501) at Malvern Priory depict the Archangel Michael on the left. On the top right is Jesus ascent into Heaven, whilst the bottom right panel shows the damned descent into hell.

Magnificat Window

walwyn Fri, 08/26/2011 - 22:42

This window in the North transept of Great Malvern Priory was a gift from Henry VII in 1501. Containing scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary and the life of Christ., it is known as the Magnificat window because it contains the Song of Mary from Luke 1:46-55.

William Thorpe and Wife Brass - Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire

walwyn Sun, 09/12/2010 - 22:36

Monumental brass dedicated to William Thorpe (d1504) and his wife Marion. Two figures 2ft 1in in height, with scrolls and inscription.

Arthur Tudor Tomb and Chantry Chapel - Worcester cathedral

walwyn Sun, 06/26/2011 - 20:54

This chantry chapel to Arthur Tudor, covered in tracery and sculptures, was built in 1504. The chest tomb of the 15 year old Prince fills the chapel.

Tomb of the Children of France - Tours Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 10/21/2012 - 23:28

This tomb, in Tours cathedral, by Michel Colombe was made in 1506 for the two sons of Charles VIII of France and Anne of Brittany. It is reputed to be the first tomb in the region that was made in the Italian style.

Tree of Jesse - St Godard, Rouen

walwyn Thu, 02/24/2011 - 22:00

This Tree of Jesse in the church of St Godard Rouen, is the work of Arnoult de Nimégue (1506).

Black Madonna - Chartres Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 02/20/2012 - 21:26

This Madonna and child was commissioned in 1508 as a black wooden copy of the 13th century silver Madonna that stood on the main altar at Chartres Cathedral.