Gothic

Mabilia de Murdak Tomb - Gayton Northamptonshire

The Tomb of Mabilia de Murdak (also spelled Mabilla or Mabila) is a small 14th-century medieval monument. The tomb is part of a collection of stone memorials in the north chapel (or Gayton Chapel), which includes effigies of local nobility tied to dramatic family events, such as murder and pilgrimage.

Magnificat Window

Magnificat Window

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

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

Massacre of the Innocents - St Ouen, Rouen

Massacre of the Innocents

These two stained-glass panels from the choir clerestory of St Ouen form a paired narrative of the Massacre of the Innocents, rendered in the incisive and highly expressive manner characteristic of the early 14th-century Norman workshops. Though each panel stands within its own Gothic architectural frame, complete with gabled canopies, foliate bosses, and alternating bands of strong primary colour, the scenes are conceived as a continuous episode of violent disruption, unfolding across two moments of the same biblical tragedy.

Medieval Stained glass at Stanford on Avon

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)

 

 

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.

Months of the Year - January to June

 

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.

 

 

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