France

Henry the Young King - Rouen Cathedral, France

Tomb of Henry the Young King (d1183) son of Henry II of England ⓘ and Eleanor of Aquitaine ⓘ, brother of King Richard I of England ⓘ and King John.

Historic locations

This website contains images from a number of historic locations, the images are scattered under the various sections that describe the type of object photographed. For example stained glass, memorial tomb, or sculpture.

Holy Sepulchre C15 - Neufchâtel-en-Bray

This polychromatic stone Holy Sepulchre in the church of Notre-Dame Neufchâtel-en-Bray dates from the mid C15.

Jean de Sachy Memorial - Amiens Cathedral.

Wall memorial to Jean de Sachy (d1644) incorporating 'Allegory of Death' by Nicolas Blasset.

Joan of Arc - Orleans Cathedral

This stained glass window, crafted by the French artist Pierre Carron in 2000, graces the south-facing lancet of the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix d'Orléans, a Gothic edifice spanning the 13th to 19th centuries. This modern addition, bathed in the interplay of light, celebrates the heroic figure of Joan of Arc, the city’s revered patron saint

Lady Chapel - Life of the Virgin

The Lady Chapel at Bourges Cathedral has three stained glass windows from the late 16th century that tell the stories surrounding the Life of the Virgin Mary ⓘ.

Legend of Saint Romain - St. Godard

1540 stained glass in St Godard Rouen tell the story of Saint Romain (Romanus).

Legend of St. Eustace - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

The stained-glass window illustrating the Legend of St Eustace ⓘ (baie n° 18) in Saint-Étienne ⓘ de Beauvais is a composite Renaissance work, produced in successive campaigns between 1553 and c. 1575. Its extended execution reflects a cumulative process of patronage, bringing together multiple donors, artists, and workshops within a single coherent narrative cycle.

Life of Christ - Lady Chapel Evreux

This four light window (1467-1469) in the north wall of the Lady Chapel at Evreux Cathedral, depicting scenes from Life of Christ, was a gift to the cathedral by King Louis XI of France.