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  • Last Supper, 1549, stained glass window by Pastorino de' Pastorini, 1508-92, after designs by Perino del Vaga, 1501-47, in the Duomo di Siena or Siena Cathedral, built 1196-1348 and consecrated in 1215, designed by Giovanni di Agostino, Giovanni Pisano and Camaino di Crescentino, in Siena, Tuscany, Italy. The cathedral has elements of Italian Gothic, Romanesque, and Classical styes and is built from stripes of white and green-black marble. The historic centre of Siena is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Joel, Amos and Obadiah, 3 of the lancet windows depicting the 16 prophets of the heavenly court, beneath the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, depicting Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Jonah, Micah and Isaiah, 3 of the lancet windows depicting the 16 prophets of the heavenly court, beneath the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, depicting Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Isaiah carries the evangelist Matthew on his shoulders. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel, 3 of the lancet windows depicting the 16 prophets of the heavenly court, beneath the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, depicting Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The prophets carry evangelists on their shoulders - Jeremiah with Mark, Ezekiel with Luke and Daniel with John. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nahum, Habakkuk and Samuel, 3 of the lancet windows depicting the 16 prophets of the heavenly court, beneath the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, depicting Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0342.jpg
  • Zephaniah, Zechariah and Malachi, 3 of the lancet windows depicting the 16 prophets of the heavenly court, beneath the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, depicting Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • South rose window, or Rose du Midi, detail, central medallion with Jesus, surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Medallion from the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, which depicts Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Medallion from the South rose window, or Rose du Midi, which depicts Jesus surrounded by saints, apostles and angels, originally designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil in 1260, in the South transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window and its lancets were completely restored from 1861 under Viollet-le-Duc, by master glazier Alfred Gerente. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, detail, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, above 18 lancet windows, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man cutting crops with a scythe, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man harvesting crops, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man treading grapes, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Virgo, sign of the zodiac, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Scorpio, sign of the zodiac, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Gemini, the twins, sign of the zodiac, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Shepherd with flock of sheep, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0261.jpg
  • West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Josiah, Joachim and Enos, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Solomon, Nathan and Nahum, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Manasseh, Micah and Amos, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Ezias, Saul and David, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Noboam, Asa and Jehoshaphat, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Prophets, possibly Joram, Joas and Amaziah, 3 of 18 lancet windows beneath the North rose window, a rose window with central medallion of the Virgin and child surrounded by doves, angels, prophets and fleur de lys, built c. 1250-60 under Jean de Chelles, in the North transept of the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Jesus Christ in glory, on a red quatrefoil, as sovereign judge of all, holding out his arms to reveal his 5 wounds with blood flowing to remind us of his suffering, central section of the Western Rose window, 1215, on the Western facade of the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. The diameter of the rose window is 13.5m and that of the central eye is 2.6m, with a high ratio of glass to stone for this early period. It was restored in 2010 by Claire Babet workshop. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man pruning trees, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0272.jpg
  • Man cutting crops with a scythe, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0271.jpg
  • Man harvesting crops, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0267.jpg
  • Leo, sign of the zodiac, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Man picking flowers, detail from the West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Anne, mother of Mary, holding the child Virgin in her left arm and a lily in her right hand, symbol of purity and divine election, with the coat of arms of France below with gold fleur de lys on a blue background, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. In 1204, Louis I, Count of Blois and Chartres, brought back the relics of St Anne from the 4th crusade after the fall of Constantinople, to Chartres. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • David, son of Jesse and King of Israel, author of the psalms of the bible, as an old bearded man playing his harp, and below, Saul, King of Israel, killing himself with his sword after the defeat of his army at the hands of the Philistines, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Solomon, son of David, with the attributes of the Capetian kings, including crown, fleur de lys sceptre and a blue cloak lined with ermine, and below, his son Jeroboam, who kneels before the golden calves in the temples of Dan and Bethel, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aaron, brother of Moses, holding the Book of the Law and a green branch, wearing the rational, a piece of fabric adorned with jewels representing the tribes of Israel, showing that he is a high priest, and below, Pharaoh falling from his horse as he pursues the Israelites across the Red Sea, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Pharaoh falling from his horse as he pursues the Israelites across the Red Sea, lower section of the lancet window of Aaron from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon, praying in front of a golden idol, which 3 young Hebrews had refused to worship, lower section of the lancet window of Melchizedek from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Coat of arms of France, a blue shield covered in golden fleur de lys, lower section of the lancet window of St Anne from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Saul, King of Israel, killing himself with his sword after the defeat of his army at the hands of the Philistines, lower section of the lancet window of David from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • St Anne, mother of Mary, holding the child Virgin in her left arm and a lily in her right hand, symbol of purity and divine election, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. In 1204, Louis I, Count of Blois and Chartres, brought back the relics of St Anne from the 4th crusade after the fall of Constantinople, to Chartres. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Aaron, brother of Moses, holding the Book of the Law and a green branch, wearing the rational, a piece of fabric adorned with jewels representing the tribes of Israel, showing that he is a high priest, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Melchizedek, King of Salem and priest, wearing a crown and swinging a censer, showing that he is a high priest. He holds a chalice containing bread, representing the bread he offered to Abraham after his victory over the enemy kings, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC563.jpg
  • David, son of Jesse and King of Israel, author of the psalms of the bible, as an old bearded man playing his harp, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
    LC13_FRANCE_MC561.jpg
  • Solomon, son of David, with the attributes of the Capetian kings, including crown, fleur de lys sceptre and a blue cloak lined with ermine, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • West rose window, originally made 1225, with the Virgin in the central medallion and around, the labours of the months, signs of the zodiac, Virtues and Vices and prophets, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The rose window was completely restored 1844-67 under Jean Baptiste Lassus and Viollet-le-Duc, by master glaziers Alfred Gerente, Louis Steinhel, Antoine Husson, Charles Laurent Marechal and A N Didron the Elder. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, 1250-1260, detail, made under Jean de Chelles, on the North transept wall, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The North rose window contains mainly 13th century glass and depicts old testament prophets around a central medallion, above 18 lancet windows. Photographed on 17th December 2018 by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, 1250-1260, made under Jean de Chelles, on the North transept wall, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or Notre-Dame cathedral, built 1163-1345 in French Gothic style, on the Ile de la Cite in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. The North rose window contains mainly 13th century glass and depicts old testament prophets around a central medallion, above 18 lancet windows. Photographed on 17th December 2018 by Manuel Cohen
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  • Jeroboam praying to the false idols of the golden calves in the temples of Dan and Bethel, lower section of the lancet window of Solomon from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The evangelist Luke being carried by the old testament prophet Jeremiah, showing the continuation of the 2 bible testaments (they are the only ones to have written about the New Covenant) and the respect of the school of Chartres for the teachings of the ancients, lancet window of the South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The evangelist Matthew being carried by the old testament prophet Isaiah, showing the continuation of the 2 bible testaments (they use the same wording in their Incarnation stories) and the respect of the school of Chartres for the teachings of the ancients, lancet window of the South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Virgin Mary carrying the Christ child in her left arm, a reminder that Jesus is God in human form. He raises his right hand in blessing. In the Virgin's right hand is a flowering branch, lancet window of the South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The evangelist Mark being carried by the old testament prophet Daniel, showing the continuation of the 2 bible testaments (they use the same recount of the Passion) and the respect of the school of Chartres for the teachings of the ancients, lancet window of the South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The evangelist John being carried by the old testament prophet Ezekiel, showing the continuation of the 2 bible testaments (their writings on the Resurrection are very similar) and the respect of the school of Chartres for the teachings of the ancients, lancet window of the South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window with Star of David design incorporating equilateral triangles representing the holy trinity, and inverted triangles representing paths of access to God, in the Puerta de los Apostoles in the Metropolitan Cathedral–Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. This rose window was almost completely rebuilt in the 1960s. The cathedral is a Roman Catholic parish church consecrated in 1238 and reworked several times over the centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mary enthroned in majesty, holding a sceptre and with the Christ child on her knee, who gestures in blessing and holds the world, surrounded by angels and doves representing the holy spirit, central section of the North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The prophet Zechariah, the coat of arms of France (gold fleur de lys on a blue background) and of Castile (3-storeyed golden tower on a red background), from the North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Mary enthroned in majesty, holding a sceptre and with the Christ child on her knee, who gestures in blessing and holds the world, surrounded by angels and doves representing the holy spirit, central section of the North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • East Rose window, stained glass by Jacques Bony, 1979-80, in the Collegiate Church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, built 12th to 16th centuries in Gothic and Renaissance styles, in Gisors, Eure, Haute-Normandie, France. The church was consecrated in 1119 by Calixtus II but the nave was rebuilt from 1160 after a fire. The church was listed as a historic monument in 1840. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • East Rose window, stained glass by Jacques Bony, 1979-80, in the Collegiate Church of Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, built 12th to 16th centuries in Gothic and Renaissance styles, in Gisors, Eure, Haute-Normandie, France. The church was consecrated in 1119 by Calixtus II but the nave was rebuilt from 1160 after a fire. The church was listed as a historic monument in 1840. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Glory holding a chalice representing the eucharist and blessing us with his right hand. He is surrounded by angels and the 4 evangelist symbols (winged man, lion, ox and eagle) and then again by the 24 elders of the church, South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Christ in Glory holding a chalice representing the eucharist and blessing us with his right hand. He is surrounded by angels and the 4 evangelist symbols (winged man, lion, ox and eagle), South Rose window, 1221, on the Southern transept wall of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the North transept, depicting the Tree of Jesse, detail, in the Basilique Saint-Denis, Paris, France. The stained glass window was added in the 19th century, commissioned by architects Debret and Viollet-le-Duc, as the original was destroyed in the French Revolution. The basilica is a large medieval 12th century Gothic abbey church and burial site of French kings from 10th - 18th centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the North transept, depicting the Tree of Jesse, in the Basilique Saint-Denis, Paris, France. The stained glass window was added in the 19th century, commissioned by architects Debret and Viollet-le-Duc, as the original was destroyed in the French Revolution. The basilica is a large medieval 12th century Gothic abbey church and burial site of French kings from 10th - 18th centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the North transept, depicting the Tree of Jesse, in the Basilique Saint-Denis, Paris, France. The stained glass window was added in the 19th century, commissioned by architects Debret and Viollet-le-Duc, as the original was destroyed in the French Revolution. The basilica is a large medieval 12th century Gothic abbey church and burial site of French kings from 10th - 18th centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Jesse, detail from the rose window of the North transept, depicting the Tree of Jesse, in the Basilique Saint-Denis, Paris, France. The stained glass window was added in the 19th century, commissioned by architects Debret and Viollet-le-Duc, as the original was destroyed in the French Revolution. The basilica is a large medieval 12th century Gothic abbey church and burial site of French kings from 10th - 18th centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Royal tombs and the rose window of the North transept, depicting the Tree of Jesse, in the Basilique Saint-Denis, Paris, France. The stained glass window was added in the 19th century, commissioned by architects Debret and Viollet-le-Duc, as the original was destroyed in the French Revolution. The basilica is a large medieval 12th century Gothic abbey church and burial site of French kings from 10th - 18th centuries. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • East Rose window, depicting the Virgin and child enthroned, the 4 evangelists and the 12 apostles, in the choir of Laon Cathedral or the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon, built 12th and 13th centuries in Gothic style, in Laon, Aisne, Picardy, France. The cathedral is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central section of the Rose window of the South transept, with Christ surrounded by the 4 Evangelist symbols, 13th century, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims or Reims Cathedral, Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France. The cathedral was built 1211-75 in French Gothic style with work continuing into the 14th century, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the Rose window of the North transept, c. 1240, with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, with the apple tree and serpent, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims or Reims Cathedral, Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France. The cathedral was built 1211-75 in French Gothic style with work continuing into the 14th century, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central section of the Rose window of the North transept, c. 1240, with God the Father surrounded by the sun, moon and angels, in the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims or Reims Cathedral, Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France. The cathedral was built 1211-75 in French Gothic style with work continuing into the 14th century, and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the Upper chapel of La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Chapel), 1248, Paris, France. The gothic 16th century rose window shows the Apocalypse around an enthroned Christ in the central oculus. La Sainte-Chapelle was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture, the most famous features are the great stained glass windows. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the Upper chapel of La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Chapel), 1248, Paris, France. The gothic 16th century rose window shows the Apocalypse around an enthroned Christ in the central oculus. La Sainte-Chapelle was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns. The Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture, the most famous features are the great stained glass windows. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the Upper chapel of La Sainte-Chapelle (The Holy Chapel), 1248, Paris, France. The gothic 16th century rose window shows the Apocalypse around an enthroned Christ in the central oculus. La Sainte-Chapelle was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns, and is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the sacristy, or La Ventana de Rosa, 1775, designed by Pedro Huizar and restored 1947-52 by Archbishop Robert E Lucey, on the South wall of the church sacristy, at the Mission San Jose, or Mission San Jose y San Miguel de Aguayo, a Spanish catholic colonial mission and church originally established in 1720 and completed in 1782, to spread Christianity among Native Americans, the largest of 4 missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. According to legend, Pedro Huizar constructed this for his beloved Rosa who was lost at sea coming to meet him in the 1770s. The complex was home to 350 Indians and had its own mill and granary. It was restored in the 1930s and again in 2011. It forms part of the San Antonio Missions UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, 15th century, dedicated to the Coronation of the Virgin, with the 4 Evangelist symbols in the centre surrounded by saints, at the Cathedrale Saint-Julien du Mans or Cathedral of St Julian of Le Mans, Le Mans, Sarthe, Loire, France. The cathedral was built from the 6th to the 14th centuries, with both Romanesque and High Gothic elements. It is dedicated to St Julian of Le Mans, the city's first bishop, who established Christianity in the area in the 4th century AD. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, 15th century, dedicated to the Coronation of the Virgin, with the 4 Evangelist symbols in the centre surrounded by saints (the Virgin's crowning is depicted in the 2 top sections), at the Cathedrale Saint-Julien du Mans or Cathedral of St Julian of Le Mans, Le Mans, Sarthe, Loire, France. The cathedral was built from the 6th to the 14th centuries, with both Romanesque and High Gothic elements. It is dedicated to St Julian of Le Mans, the city's first bishop, who established Christianity in the area in the 4th century AD. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • South rose window of the transept, whose design reflects flickering flames, 16th century, in the Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens or Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, built 1220-70 in Gothic style, Amiens, Picardy, France. Amiens Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Section of the Southern facade of Notre Dame, begun 1258 by Jean de Chelles, with a statue in a niche and part of the South rose window, built 1260 and designed by Jean de Chelles and Pierre de Montreuil, Ile de la Cite, Paris, France. The cathedral was built 1160-1345 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Property in 1991 as part of the Banks of the Seine. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window above the choir, Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma or La Seu, Palma de Mallorca, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. This is one of 5 rose windows in the cathedral and has a diameter of 11.3m. The original fell in 1581, it was repaired in 1857 and again in 1904 under Antoni Gaudi, but was damaged in the Spanish Civil War and finally repaired in 1946. The Roman Catholic cathedral itself was built on the site of a mosque and is a huge building in Catalan Gothic style. It was begun by King James I of Aragon in 1229 and finished in 1601. It towers over the old city of Palma overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Central lancet stained glass window, 14th century, in the triforium gallery under the North rose window, the Rose of the Winds, in the North transept, at the Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens or Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, built 1220-70 in Gothic style, Amiens, Picardy, France. Amiens Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window and transept, high angle view, in the Cathedrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers, a Roman catholic church consecrated in 1096 and built 11th - 16th centuries, in Romanesque, Gothic and Angevin Gothic styles, in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. The cathedral houses stained glass windows by Andre Robin from 1451, and is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • North rose window, with the Last Judgement, angels holding instruments of the Passion, signs of the apocalypse, labours of the months, bay 113, 1451-54, by the workshop of Andre Robin, in the transept of the Cathedrale Saint-Maurice d'Angers, a Roman catholic church consecrated in 1096 and built 11th - 16th centuries, in Romanesque, Gothic and Angevin Gothic styles, in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France. The cathedral is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Rose window of the South or St Honore portal, on the South transept of the Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens or Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, built 1220-70 in Gothic style, Amiens, Picardy, France. St Honore or Honoratus was the 7th bishop of Amiens who lived in the 6th century AD. Amiens Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the sculpture surrounding the Western rose window, including the Virgin and child enthroned with angels, at Rouen Cathedral or the Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Rouen, built 12th century in Gothic style, with work continuing through the 13th and 14th centuries, Rouen, Normandy, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Detail of the sculpture on the gable of the Western facade with the Western rose window behind, at Rouen Cathedral or the Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Rouen, built 12th century in Gothic style, with work continuing through the 13th and 14th centuries, Rouen, Normandy, France. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Main rose window of the Western facade in the Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens or Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, built 1220-70 in Gothic style, Amiens, Picardy, France. Amiens Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade and North transept of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Part of the North rose window in the transept of the Basilique Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens or Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Amiens, built 1220-70 in Gothic style, Amiens, Picardy, France. Amiens Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade and North transept of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Looking up the Western facade of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, , Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Western facade of Chartres cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built 1194-1250, with a 105m plain pyramid spire built c. 1160, a 113m early 16th century spire on top of an older tower, and the Western rose window, made c. 1215 and 12m in diameter, Eure-et-Loir, France. Chartres cathedral was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Nave of Santa Maria Cathedral or Cathedral of St Mary of Girona, with apse beyond, in the town of Girona, at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Guell, Catalonia, Spain. The nave, at 22m, is the widest nave in the world and is cross vaulted. It is separated from the apse by a wall, seen here, with a large rose window dating to 1705 dedicated to St Michael the Archangel, and 2 smaller rose windows, above Gothic arches. The cathedral was begun in the 11th century in Romanesque style, and later continued in the 14th century in Catalan Gothic style, redesigned by Pere Sacoma in 1312 and built by the school of Mallorcan architect Jaume Fabre. Of the original Romanesque building only the 12th century cloister and a bell tower remain. The cathedral was completed in the 18th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The choir with its rose window and 3 lancet windows above the 18th century altar, Laon Cathedral or the Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon, built 12th and 13th centuries in Gothic style, in Laon, Aisne, Picardy, France. The cathedral is listed as a historic monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Simon apostle, sculpture by Llorenc Matamala i Pinol, Nativity façade, La Sagrada Familia, Antoni Gaudi, from 1883 to his death in 1926, still incomplete, Barcelona, Spain. Simon and Barnabas are the apostles to who eastern towers are dedicated. Rose window of the portico nicely lit by the sunrise in the background. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Low angle view of the Virgin Coronation sculptures and rose window above the central portal of the western facade  of Notre-Dame de Reims (Our Lady of Rheims), pictured on February 15, 2009, 13th - 15th century, Roman Catholic Cathedral where the kings of France were crowned, Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France.
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  • Low angle view of the Virgin Coronation sculptures and rose window above the central portal of the western facade  of Notre-Dame de Reims (Our Lady of Rheims), pictured on February 15, 2009, 13th - 15th century, Roman Catholic Cathedral where the kings of France were crowned, Reims, Champagne-Ardenne, France.
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