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04-OCT-2011

Stained glass

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The stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral are some of the most extensive and beautiful medieval windows to survive anywhere.
Dating from as early as the 1140s AD, with most of them from 1200-50, there are about 170 Chartres windows (depending on how you count) in total covering 21,000 square feet.
Their subjects including biblical stories, legends of the saints, the lives of heroes like Roland and Charlemagne, and scenes of everyday medieval life.
Malcolm Miller told us that stained glass windows were the "books" of the day since most people could not read.
They were all removed and stored for safekeeping during both world wars and are currently undergoing extensive restoration.

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Dara Su03-Nov-2011 15:01
So beautiful glass! V
Margot W03-Nov-2011 14:50
What a sight. Thank goodness they survived.
How could you duplicate such a treasure? You just couldn't.
Ellen Michaels03-Nov-2011 13:06
Beautiful image. V
Graeme02-Nov-2011 23:27
I love these windows, Stephanie.V
Hank Vander Velde02-Nov-2011 23:01
Terrific capture of these beautiful stained glass windows Stephanie. Nice description too.
marie-jose wolff02-Nov-2011 21:50
wonderful stained glass! V
Doug Cruden02-Nov-2011 21:34
Ahhh!!! Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres is one of my most favouritest French gothic cathedrals...the stained glass is just stunning!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful pic of the south rose and lancet windows...
Colin Storey02-Nov-2011 21:32
Stunning image of these amazing windows. v
teachpeace02-Nov-2011 20:24
What a privelege to see such beauty. V
Johnny JAG02-Nov-2011 20:11
Very nice indeed.
Peter Sussex02-Nov-2011 19:47
Stunning windows, stunning shot. BV
Liz Bickel02-Nov-2011 19:35
Stunning! Artistic presentation with great clarity.
Raymond02-Nov-2011 19:07
They are so amazing indeed ... this is a glorious image to that Art
Pete Hemington02-Nov-2011 19:02
Superbly done - well exposed
Cedric Sims02-Nov-2011 18:42
Very nicw!
Blandine Mangin02-Nov-2011 15:48
ils étaient vraiment superbes, ces vitraux ! bravo Stéphanie ! v
sue anne02-Nov-2011 15:32
Lovely stained glass and composition. v.
globalgadabout02-Nov-2011 15:13
dazzling and glorious artworks well portrayed...V
Art Rodriguez02-Nov-2011 14:41
Oh, this is just a beautiful photo Stephanie! BV!
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Walter Otto Koenig02-Nov-2011 14:41
Great clarity and sharpness in this image Steph. "V"
Colin Dixon CPAGB02-Nov-2011 14:19
Wonderful capture of this stunning piece of ancient art. Also great history lesson BV
Guest 02-Nov-2011 13:14
Beautiful work !
meekam tam02-Nov-2011 13:06
Beautiful stained glass windows with excellent lighting,Stephanie! V
François Fauchard02-Nov-2011 12:46
Excellent shot of these glass windows. Beautiful colors. V
Jim Coffman02-Nov-2011 12:20
A gorgeous capture of this beautiful old window!! BV
John Reynolds LRPS02-Nov-2011 11:43
Very nicely presented window. Beautiful glass. V.
veraferia02-Nov-2011 11:25
Artistic and precious stained glass window!
Gerard Koehl02-Nov-2011 11:11
Perfect.... V
John Hamers02-Nov-2011 11:06
Beautiful !! V
Guest 02-Nov-2011 10:48
excellent and wonderful Steph.
LynnH02-Nov-2011 10:37
They are quite beautiful! Love the black surrounding them, it shows them off nicely. V
Kim02-Nov-2011 09:53
WOW this is beautiful Steph! V
Julie Tremblay02-Nov-2011 09:48
Incredible they survived that long! Such an endeavor! Beautiful. V.
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