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Lord John Cheney (d1499) was a Lancastrian supporter who in 1483 had supported the Duke of Buckingham's rebellion against Richard III. When Buckingham's rebellion failed he joined Henry Tudor in Brittany and returned with him from France in 1485.

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Luca della Robbia, Cantoria (1431–1438) - Florence

walwyn Mon, 10/20/2025 - 10:15

Between 1431 and 1438, the Florentine sculptor Luca della Robbia carved in marble one of the most radiant celebrations of music and childhood in the early Renaissance, the Cantoria, or singing gallery, originally made for the north singing gallery of Florence Cathedral.

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Magnificat Window

walwyn Fri, 08/26/2011 - 22:42

This window in the North transept of Great Malvern Priory was a gift from Henry VII in 1501. Containing scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary and the life of Christ., it is known as the Magnificat window because it contains the Song of Mary from Luke 1:46-55.

Marmousets Portal Tympanum - Saint-Ouen, Rouen

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

The Marmousets Portal Tympanum is a late Gothic sculpture adorning the Porche des Marmousets (Portal of the Marmousets) is the main pedestrian entrance to the Abbey Church of Saint-Ouen in Rouen, Normandy, France. This Flamboyant Gothic portal, primarily honors the Virgin Mary, dates to around 1430 and was crafted by the master sculptor Alexandre de Berneval, and is located at the south transept.

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.

Medieval Stained glass at Stanford on Avon

walwyn Thu, 08/18/2011 - 19:28

St Nicholas parish church in Stanford on Avon, Northamptonshire, contains a large amount of stained glass dating from c1330 - 1540. The early glass contains images of Saints and Bishops, whilst the later glass contains Netherlandish roundels, and images of the Cave family that were the donors.

Mocking of Christ (cell 7)

walwyn Sun, 05/04/2025 - 10:06

In cell 7 of San Marco monastery a fresco, by Fra Angelico assisted by Benozzo Gozzoli, depicts a blindfolded Christ who is enthroned holding a cane and a globe.