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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • A man decorating a shield, from the donor window of the gunsmiths, from the St John the Evangelist stained glass window, 13th century, in the nave of Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. Unusually, this window is shaped like an axe-head, to reflect its donors' occupation. 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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  • A man taking water from the river with a jug, from the donor window of the water sellers, from the Life of Mary Magdalene stained glass window, 13th century, in the nave 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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  • A wheelwright runs his adze over a cartwheel to check it, from the donor window of the woodworkers, from the Life of Noah stained glass window, 13th century, in the nave 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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  • A grocer in his shop holds a belt and displays baskets of green and red fruits, from the donor window of the grocers, from the Life of St Nicholas stained glass window, 13th century, in the North aisle of the nave of Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. St Nicholas, 270-343 AD, was born in Patara in Lycia (now Turkey) and was bishop of Myra. 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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  • Fulbert as artistic advisor (left) working with a master sculptor on the new cathedral after the fire of 1020 and Fulbert's piety to the Virgin Mary (right) with Fulbert worshipping the Virgin and child, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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 knight Thibault VI, Count of Chartres, with the banner of Champagne, on horseback with crowds of people kneeling to thank him, donor window from the Zodiac and the labours of the months stained glass window, 1217, in the ambulatory of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window would have been donated by the pious to thank Thibault, who, on the orders of Thomas du Perche, donated land for a vineyard to a religious institution. This calendar window contains scenes showing the zodiacal symbol with its corresponding monthly activity. 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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  • Peasants at work in the fields pruning the vines, donor window from the Zodiac and the labours of the months stained glass window, 1217, in the ambulatory of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window would have been donated by the pious to thank Thibault, who, on the orders of Thomas du Perche, donated land for a vineyard to a religious institution. This calendar window contains scenes showing the zodiacal symbol with its corresponding monthly activity. 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, 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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
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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, 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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  • The Jew, having promised to convert should St Nicholas bring the dead man back to life, is baptised by a priest, immersed in a font. 2 clerics stand by, one holding vials of holy oils. This story represents the sacraments. Section of the baptism of the Jew, keyframe window from the Life of St Nicholas window in the centre of the Confessors chapel of St Nicholas in the ambulatory of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. St Nicholas was bishop of Myra in the 4th century and his life story is included in the liturgical manuscripts at Chartres. The lower section of this window was destroyed in 1791 and restored in 1924 in keeping with its original style. 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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  • A baker kneads his dough in his trough while another man waits with a jug of water. The face of Christ is appearing on the dough as he works. Donor window of the bakers, from the Apostles window, 1212-25, in the axial chapel in the ambulatory of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window represents the birth of the Church, as the apostles are the first pillar of the church and therefore has the site with the most sunlight to illuminate the colours. 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
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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
    LC19_PARIS_MC_0271.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_0270.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_0269.jpg
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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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  • Shakespeare Memorial Window, detail, 1954, depicting Hamlet holding the skull of Yorick, from the Tragedies window, by Christopher Webb, 1866–1966, in the South aisle of the choir of Southwark Cathedral, or the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, at London Bridge, Southwark, London, England, UK. The windows commemorate playwright William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, who lived in Southwark, and replaced the original window destroyed in the Second World War. Below it is an alabaster figure of Shakespeare, 1912, by Henry McCarthy, 1839-1917. The original priory church was begun here in 1106 and parts of the Gothic building built 1220-1420 remain, although the church was altered until the 19th century. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Bishop Graveran, followed by St Joseph, offering the cathedral spires to the Virgin Mary and St Corentin, stained glass window, Bay 21, in the Chapelle de Saint-Pierre, Quimper Cathedral, or the Cathedrale Saint-Corentin de Quimper, a Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral founded in 1239 and completed in the 15th century, in Quimper, Finistere, Brittany, France. The window was made in 1856 by Lobin of Tours, 1814-64, and celebrates the restoration of the cathedral's spires at the time of Monseigneur Joseph Marie Graveran. The window was a gift to the cathedral from Mme Mascarene de Riviera. The cathedral is listed as a national monument. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The New Covenant, Jonah is spat out by the whale towards the gates of Nineveh, accepting orders from God to prophesy in the city (an Old Testament antetype to the Resurrection), from the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Road to Calvary, Passion scene with Jesus carrying his cross, helped by Simon of Cyrene and a woman from Jerusalem, from the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Crucifixion, with Christ on the cross flanked by Ecclesia and Synagoga, from the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Sacrifice of Isaac, with Abraham and his son Isaac climbing the mountain, with Isaac carrying the wood in the shape of a cross (an Old Testament antetype to the Road to Calvary), the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • A butcher killing an ox, from the donor section of the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • The Sacrifice of Isaac, with an angel stopping Abraham's knife and pointing to a ram, with Isaac's legs echoing the shape of a cross (an Old Testament antetype to the Road to Calvary), from the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • A butcher at work in his shop, with a customer buying a leg of meat and an assistant bringing in a new carcass, from the donor section of the stained glass window of the New Alliance, 1215-25, in bay 3, in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral or the Cathedrale Saint-Etienne de Bourges, built 1195-1230 in French Gothic style and consecrated in 1324, in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. The New Alliance window is a typological window, drawing parallels between the Old and New Testaments, specifically with the Passion scenes of Christ carrying the cross, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection with their Old Testament antetypes. 22 of the original 25 medieval stained glass windows of the ambulatory have survived. The cathedral is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picture by Manuel Cohen
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  • Two men stripping a trunk of its bark, from the donor window of the woodworkers, from the Life of Noah stained glass window, 13th century, in the nave 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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  • A chemist preparing a remedy with a pestle and mortar, donor window of the apothecaries, from the Life of St Nicholas stained glass window, 13th century, in the North aisle of the nave of Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. St Nicholas, 270-343 AD, was born in Patara in Lycia (now Turkey) and was bishop of Myra. 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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  • Haberdashery with shop keeper weighing out goods for a customer, from the donor window of the haberdashers from the Life of St Nicholas stained glass window, 13th century, in the North aisle of the nave of Chartres cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. St Nicholas, 270-343 AD, was born in Patara in Lycia (now Turkey) and was bishop of Myra. 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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  • Fulbert meets the Pope (left) with the crossed keys indicating the successor of St Peter, and Fulbert studying in Reims (right) with an open book and 2 masters, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert welcomed at Chartres by bishop Odo (left) after completing his studies at Reims, and Fulbert meets the Pope (right) with the crossed keys indicating the successor of St Peter, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert as treasurer of the Church of St Hilary of Poitiers (left) and Fulbert the man of letters (right), sitting at a desk with inkstand and quill and 2 students, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert studying medicine (left) surrounded by ingredients and plants used to make potions, and Fulbert anointed Holy Bishop by the king Robert the Pious (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert anointed Holy Bishop by the king Robert the Pious (left) and Fulbert the theologian (right) studying religious sciences with the anchor representing stability, security and hope, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert the art lover (left) advising 2 painters holding their brushes and Fulbert as treasurer of the Church of St Hilary of Poitiers (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert's piety to the Virgin Mary (left) with Fulbert worshipping the Virgin and child, and a builder at work on the new cathedral after the fire of 1020 (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert supervising the building of the new cathedral after the fire of 1020 (left) and Fulbert in front of the completed cathedral (right) (this is an imagined scene as Fulbert died in 1028, 9 years before the completion of the rebuilding), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert in front of the completed cathedral (left) (this is an imagined scene as Fulbert died in 1028, 9 years before the completion of the rebuilding), and Cnut, King of Denmark, sending his servant with alms to Chartres, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert with the monk Odilo of Cluny (left) indicating his close links with the monastic world, and St Gilles with his deer in front of a musical score (right), representing the many liturgical songs which Fulbert wrote, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert helping sick pilgrims (left) and Fulbert as advisor to King Robert the Pious (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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 Gilles with his deer in front of a musical score (left), representing the many liturgical songs which Fulbert wrote, and Fulbert with 2 monks (right), possibly from the Holy Father Abbey where he was buried, from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert as advisor to King Robert the Pious (left) and Fulbert giving alms to a poor family (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Geoffroy viscount of Chateaudun setting fire to the church's possessions (left) and Fulbert on his deathbed with his follower Berenger and a devil representing heresy (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Fulbert on his deathbed with his follower Berenger and a devil representing heresy (left) and the clamor or call to God, a new office against looters and rebels (right), from the Life of Fulbert stained glass window, in the south transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window replaces the original 13th century window depicting the Life of St Blaise, which was destroyed in 1791. It was created in 1954 by Francois Lorin as a gift of the Institute of American Architects, on a theme chosen by the Canon Yves Delaporte. It depicts the life of Fulbert, bishop of Chartres in the 11th century. 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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  • Jesus, flanked by 2 angels, collects the soul of Mary depicted as a naked child, to take her to heaven. The Elevation of the Soul, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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 12 apostles, with expressions of grief, lower the body of Mary into her tomb, one swings incense while an angel descends on the scene from above. The Entombment of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • 2 thurifers or incense-bearer angels swinging censers above the funeral procession of Mary as a mark of respect and honour for the dead, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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 is crowned by Jesus and shares his throne, they are flanked by 2 angels holding the words of the Te Deum, and above, the dove of the Holy Spirit releases 2 tongues of fire representing love. The Coronation of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • 2 angels lift Mary, in a mandorla of glory, to heaven, the Assumption of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • 2 angels descending from heaven carrying a crown, above the section of the Coronation of the Virgin, at the apex of the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • A cobbler shows a shoe to a customer, who removes his own shoe to try it on, part of the donor section of the shoemakers at the bottom of the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • A female saint and a woman to the left of the scene of the apostles at the deathbed of Mary, The Death of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • Two apostles, one holding a palm frond, possibly St John, to the left of the scene of the apostles carrying the coffin of Mary, from the Funeral of Mary in the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • A cobbler at work in his workshop, piercing holes in a shoe for the laces, a typical style of the 13th century, part of the donor section of the shoemakers at the bottom of the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • A female saint and a woman to the right of the scene of the apostles at the deathbed of Mary, The Death of the Virgin, from the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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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  • Two cobblers holding an animal hide and cutting up the leather to make shoes, part of the donor section of the shoemakers at the bottom of the Glorification of the Virgin stained glass window, in the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window depicts the end of the Virgin's life on earth, her dormition and assumption, as told in the apocryphal text the Golden Legend of 1260. 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 servant of the younger son refuses to accompany him. The son rides off on his white horse, wearing a white linen cap, from the Parable of the Prodigal Son stained glass window, in the north transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window follows the parable as told by St Luke in his gospel. It is thought to have been donated by courtesans, who feature in 11 of the 30 sections. 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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  • 2 courtesans surround the younger son, 1 crowns him with a wreath of flowers while the other kisses him, from the Parable of the Prodigal Son stained glass window, in the north transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window follows the parable as told by St Luke in his gospel. It is thought to have been donated by courtesans, who feature in 11 of the 30 sections. 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 younger son arrives home, meets his father and begs his forgiveness, the father gestures in surprise and joy. The Return of the Prodigal Son, from the Parable of the Prodigal Son stained glass window, in the north transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window follows the parable as told by St Luke in his gospel. It is thought to have been donated by courtesans, who feature in 11 of the 30 sections. 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 younger son demands his inheritance from his father, from the Parable of the Prodigal Son stained glass window, in the north transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window follows the parable as told by St Luke in his gospel. It is thought to have been donated by courtesans, who feature in 11 of the 30 sections. 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 younger son leaves with his inheritance accompanied by a servant. He rides on a horse with his dog sitting behind him, from the Parable of the Prodigal Son stained glass window, in the north transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window follows the parable as told by St Luke in his gospel. It is thought to have been donated by courtesans, who feature in 11 of the 30 sections. 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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