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Visit the Cathedral of Sainte-Croix in Orleans. It is the western facade that is the most interesting feature of the cathedral, with its ornate stonework, 88 metre high towers and three rose windows. The highest point of the cathedral, the belltower, reaches a height of 114 metres and contains five bells varying in weight from 600 kg to 6000 kg.
May 3, 2019 · The cathedral boasts many fine stained glass windows although all of them except the transept rose windows date to the mid-19th century CE or later as previously there were only plain glass windows throughout.
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Jan 31, 2013 · These 5 stained glass windows are part of a series of 10 windows on the life of Joan of Arc. They are part of a commission by Jacque Galland and Esprit Gibelin for Orleans Cathedral in France. The panel above depicts the events on the 8th of May 1429, the day after the battle to defend Orleans from the English army.
Dec 8, 2020 · Gothic cathedrals are some of the most recognizable and magnificent architectural feats. With soaring towers and softly filtered light streaming through stained glass windows, everything about the Gothic cathedral is transportive and ethereal, lifting the gaze of the viewer towards the heavens.
Apr 24, 2019 · One of the 19th century CE stained glass windows of the Gothic Cathedral of the Holy Cross, Orléans, France (13-14th century CE). One of a series, the window shows Joan of Arc (c. 1412-1431 CE) hearing heavenly voices.
- Mark Cartwright
Windows and doors are more than just architectural features; they are a canvas that reflects the rich cultural tapestry of New Orleans. They tell stories of colonial times, of migrations, of adaptations and evolutions.
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