Gothic

Kings and Prophets

walwyn Wed, 07/20/2011 - 22:51

On either side of the central window in the chancel of Tewkesbury abbey are four windows of five lights. Each window has a central figure that represents one of the kings from the Old Testament and lights on either side contain images depicting a prophet. These windows are dated from 1338-1340.

Knights of Tewkesbury 1

walwyn Sat, 07/16/2011 - 19:39

The north west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon, along with Robert himself.

Knights of Tewkesbury 2

walwyn Sat, 08/25/2012 - 23:11

The south west window in the chancel contains images of four knights who were important descendants of the Abbey's founder Robert Fitzhamon.

Lady of the Gifford Family - Worcester Cathedral

walwyn Sun, 09/18/2011 - 20:25

Effigy of a lady from about 1300, thought to be a member of the Gifford family. This monument is under the Prince Arthur chantry chapel.

Lamentation (cell 2)

walwyn Sat, 04/26/2025 - 14:02

Lamentation (1438-1443) over the body of Christ, is by Fra Angelico.

Last Judgement and Doom

walwyn Mon, 10/10/2011 - 20:22

A common subject painted in medieval churches where scenes of the "Last Judgment" or "Doom". Often they would be painted above the chancel arch. A central figure of risen Christ with the instruments of the passion would be painted, or a crucifixion with the Virgin Mary and St John the Evangelist.

Laurence St. Maur Brass - Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire,

walwyn Sat, 10/16/2010 - 17:38

Considered one of the finest brass monuments in England, this monument is dedicated to Laurence St. Maur (d1337) dean of Hereford.

Life of Christ - Lady Chapel Evreux

walwyn Mon, 08/13/2012 - 21:58

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.

Life of John the Baptist - Amiens Cathedral

walwyn Mon, 03/07/2011 - 21:19

Polychrome reliefs on the north of the choir screen tell the story of the life of John the Baptist.

Life of Saint Martin Clerestory Window

walwyn Sat, 09/22/2012 - 22:06

This window depicting the Life of St Martin is one of the choir clerestory windows at Tours Cathedral. The main window consists of some eighteen panels in six registers and is dated to the completion of the just after the rebuilding of the chancel in last part of the 13th century.