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The stained glass windows in the choir house the prophetic cycle: Daniel, Saint John the Baptist, Ezekiel, Jesse and Isaiah embrace the central window, that of the Passion, where the suffering of Christ is manifested from his arrest to Pentecost. Sainte-Chapelle de Paris, vitrail, saint Louis et Robert d'Artois portent des reliques.
- The Stained Glass
- Why Was It built?
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Nearly every single inch is covered in beautiful stained glass. In fact, there are 15 windows that are each about 50 feet high (15 meters)! It’s amazing that such a soaring space made mostly of glass doesn’t crumble to pieces, but that’s where the pointed vaults come in, a hallmark of the Gothic architectural style. The meeting of the pointed arche...
Built in the 13th century over a shockingly short period of only 7 years, Sainte-Chapelle was constructed to house some of the most precious Christian relics, including the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus Christ as he was crucified. It was commissioned by Louis IX and constructed as part of his royal palace, now the Palais de Justice. At that time, a...
Sainte Chapelle is one of the most heavily-restored monuments in all of France, and it was a serious undertaking. The delicate nature of stained glass and the combination of skills and knowledge needed to properly restore and preserve this building is impressive. From 2008 to 2014, experts in stained glass, painting, art history, stonework, metalwo...
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Most people think the best time to visit Sainte Chapelle’s windows is in the summer when the shades of blue and red change from hour to hour in the sun. However, we prefer visiting the Sainte Chapelle stained glass windows in winter. Light in winter is more harmonious, and all windows are equally lit.
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Sep 11, 2020 · If you look long enough at the Sainte-Chapelle’s rose window, which dates back to around 1495, it almost looks like a huge firework exploding; the colors are incredible. Is that what makes the Sainte-Chapelle stained glass windows so impressive?
There are 15 stained glass windows in Sainte Chapelle. They are located in the upper chapel, known for its soaring ceilings and walls, which are almost entirely glass. They comprise over 670 square meters of glass and contain over 1,113 individual scenes from the Bible.
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Apr 27, 2024 · Let yourself be dazzled by the 1113 stained glass windows of this jewel of the radiant gothic style. ... Le Mystère de la Sainte-Chapelle - L'architecte du Palais
Jul 14, 2022 · The stained-glass windows, created in the 13th century, are made of colored glass and depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments, recounting the history of mankind from Genesis to...
