Tree of Jesse - Lady Chapel Evreux

walwyn Fri, 07/27/2012 - 20:50
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Tree of Jesse medieval stained glass

 

This stained glass window in the Lady Chapel of Evreux Cathedral was a given to the cathedral by King Louis XI of France between 1467 and 1469.1

 

In the bottom register two prophets are on either side of Jesse.

 

Tree of Jesse medieval stained glass

The upper register contains 12 kings of Judea with King David on the left and King Solomon on the right. The central figures of the Virgin and Child has three angels holding a crown above their heads.