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Enter this extraordinary glass vessel made up of immense bays with vertiginous dimensions. Beyond the audacious and innovative conception of the Sainte-Chapelle, what amazes at first sight is the harmonious combination of a feeling of lightness and immersion in a universe of gold and colour.
2 days ago · Let yourself be dazzled by the 1113 stained glass windows of this jewel of the radiant gothic style. Read the history of the monument.
- The Stained Glass
- Why Was It built?
- The Restoration
- Sainte-Chapelle
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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The Sainte Chapelle stained glass windows of the Upper Chapel depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments of the Christian Bible. They begin with Genesis, the creation of the Earth and Heavens, Adam and Eve, and throughout the Chapel, they describe Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
Sainte Chapelle is full of stunning stained glass windows in the upper chapel. There are 15 giant windows, each about 50 feet (15 meters) tall. Special pointed arches, a feature of Gothic architecture, hold the glass panels together at the top.
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The original stained glass of the lower chapel was destroyed by a flood in 1690; it was replaced by colourless glass. The present glass depicts scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by grisaille glass, while the apse has more elaborate and colourful scenes from the Virgin's life.
Jul 14, 2022 · The Sainte-Chapelle is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful buildings in Paris, with its 1113 colorful stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Old and New Testaments.
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