Renaissance

Lady Chapel - Life of the Virgin

walwyn Tue, 07/09/2024 - 19:38

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.

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Lamentation (cell 2)

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

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

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.

Legend of Saint Romain - St. Godard

walwyn Sun, 11/14/2010 - 17:35

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

Legend of St. Eustace - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

walwyn Sun, 11/13/2011 - 17:53

Dated 1554 this window depicts scenes from the Life of St Eustace.

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.

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.

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Monument to Louis de Brézé - Rouen Cathedral

walwyn Tue, 09/06/2011 - 20:48

This monument to Louis de Brézé (d1531) is the work of Jean Goujon (1510-1572) who was commissioned by Diane de Poitiers, Louis wife. Louis was the son of King Charles VII of France's illegitimate daughter Charlotte de France.

Nativity (cell 5)

walwyn Sun, 04/27/2025 - 21:11

The nativity scene in cell 5 is by Fra Angelico, and comprises the Holy Family with Saints Catherine of Alexandria, and Saint Peter the Martyr.

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Nativity, Circumcision, and Epiphany

walwyn Sun, 06/29/2014 - 19:14

This third sequence of sculpture on the choir screen, starting at the western end of the south ambulatory, is the work of Jehan Soulas from 1521-1535. Sculpted from the hard limestone from the Tonnerre quarry, this consist of scenes depicting the Nativity, Circumcision, and Epiphany.