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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.

Chapel of the Sacred Heart - Beauvais Cathedral

walwyn Sat, 11/05/2011 - 22:52

The Sacred Heart Chapel in Beauvais Cathedral contains this stained glass window by Engrand le Prince. It was commissioned in 1522 by Louis de Roncherolles chamberlain and councillor to Francis I of France.

Sibylla - Coughton, Warwickshire

walwyn Thu, 01/21/2010 - 21:11

Three Sibyls east window: Persica, Europa, and Samia. St. Peter Coughton.

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.

Scenes from the life of St. Peter - Saint-Étienne de Beauvais

walwyn Tue, 11/08/2011 - 23:45

This window in Saint-Étienne de Beauvais, is dated 1548 and i9s signed by Nicolas le Prince. It contains three scenes from the life of St Peter, and the conversion of St Paul on the Road to Damascus.

Decapitation of John the Baptist - Saint Romain-sur-Cher

walwyn Thu, 02/04/2010 - 02:11

The church at Saint Romain sur Cher was rebult in the C16 and restored in the C19. The north and south walls of the apse are painted with scenes of the Decapitation of John the Baptist and the Baptism of Christ on the north wall, and on the south wall is the Resurrection. Both of these paintings were restored in 1859.

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.

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).

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.