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Beauvais - France

walwyn Sat, 07/30/2011 - 19:06

Some of the 16th century and earlier stained glass that can be found in Beauvais France. In particular the works of the le Prince family in Beauvais Cathedral and the parish church of St Ettiene.

Chapel of the Sacred Heart - Beauvais Cathedral

walwyn Sat, 11/05/2011 - 22:52

The Sacred Heart Chapel in Beauvais Cathedral contains this stained glass window by Engrand le Prince. It was commissioned in 1522 by Louis de Roncherolles chamberlain and councillor to Francis I of France.

Courageux, Claude

walwyn Sat, 05/28/2011 - 08:40

Born in August 8, 1938 in Beuavais, Claude Courageux was educated at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He spent a number of years working with other glass makers in Paris, including working with Max Ingrand, and seven years working at the firm of Jacques Gruber.

Legend of St. Eustace - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

walwyn Sun, 11/13/2011 - 17:53

Dated 1554 this window depicts scenes from the Life of St Eustace.

Scenes from the life of St. Peter - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

walwyn Tue, 11/08/2011 - 23:45

This window in Saint-Étienne de Beauvais, is dated 1548 and i9s signed by Nicolas le Prince. It contains three scenes from the life of St Peter, and the conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus.

Tree of Jesse - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

walwyn Thu, 08/25/2011 - 21:19

This Tree of Jesse (1522) in St-Étienne, Beauvais is considered to be one of the major works of Engrand Le Prince. Unfortunately the lower part of the window was destroyed in 1793 (year II of the Republic), when the church was used as a store house.

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Wise and Foolish Virgins - Beauvais Cathedral

walwyn Wed, 06/08/2011 - 21:45

North transept rose window and lower gallery window by Max Ingrand to replace the 16th century works by Jean and Nicolas Le Prince that were destroyed during the second world war.