France

Lobin Studios

walwyn Sat, 02/18/2012 - 18:33

Lobin studios operated from 35 rue des Ursulines in Tour at between 1853 and 1892. The family business was started by Julien Léopold Lobin(1814-1864), and run by his son Lucien Léopold Lobin (1837-1892) after 1864. The company also worked with other glass makers including a long relationship with Jean-Prosper Florence.

Marmousets Portal Tympanum - Saint-Ouen, Rouen

walwyn Tue, 08/10/2021 - 07:49

Constructed in around 1430, by Alexandre de Berneval, this sculpture dedicated to the Virgin is part of the tympanum above the Marmousets Portal at Saint Ouen in Rouen.

Marriage, Annunciation, and Visitation

walwyn Sun, 03/25/2012 - 17:55

This second sequence of sculpture on the choir screen, starting at the western end of the south ambulatory, is the work of Jehan Soulas from 1520-1535. Sculpted from the hard limestone from the Tonnerre quarry they consist of scenes from the Gospel of James, depicting the marriage of the Virgin Mary to Joseph, the annunciation, and the visitation.

Martyrs - Chartres Cathedral

walwyn Fri, 12/16/2011 - 22:17

The south porch of Chartres Cathedral contains a series of sculptures, that were made between 1194 and 1230, on the subject of the martyrdom of saints.

Mary Magdalene

walwyn Mon, 11/08/2010 - 23:33

Depicting the events in the life of Mary of Magdalene this window, in Chartres Cathedral, is from about 1210. According to Christian tradition she was one of Jesus' follows in Galilee, healed of seven devils, was present at the crucifixion, was the person to find the tomb empty, and the first person whom Jesus appeared to and given the task of announcing his Resurrection.

Memorial to Jean de Sachy - Amiens Cathedral.

walwyn Sat, 07/31/2010 - 09:26

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

Menu, Catherine

walwyn Sat, 09/12/2009 - 18:40

French designer from Loir-et-Cher.

Meusnes - St. Pierre

walwyn Thu, 09/10/2009 - 20:52

Meusnes

Months of the Year - January to June

walwyn Fri, 03/23/2012 - 23:25

The left hand side of the Zodiac window at Chartres Cathedral contains the twelve months of the year. The panels here depicting January to June, were donated by count Thibault VI on behalf of Thomas of Perche.

Months of the Year - July to December

walwyn Sun, 03/25/2012 - 00:47

The left hand side of the Zodiac window at Chartres Cathedral contains the twelve months of the year. The panels here depicting July to December, were donated by count Thibault VI on behalf of Thomas of Perche.