Window 202 contains a paired representation of the two foundational apostles, Peter and Paul. The window forms part of the southern run of apostolic lancets in the choir clerestory, executed by the same workshop responsible for the coherent sequence between w.202 and w.212.

St Peter
St Peter stands holding a single key in his left hand and a long cross-staff in his right. The use of the single key, rather than the later paired gold and silver keys, is characteristic of early 13th-century French treatments of Peter. The cross-staff reinforces his primacy without resorting to narrative imagery.

St Paul
St Paul is shown with his traditional attribute, the sword, but rendered in a distinctive Bourges manner. He grasps the tip of the downward blade, while the hilt rests securely on his shoulder. This understated handling of the weapon allows the attribute to be present without overwhelming the solemnity of the apostolic pose. His red mantle, green tunic, and angular facial type follow established iconographic conventions.

Iconographic Notes
The hierarchical pairing of Peter and Paul was deeply embedded in medieval liturgy and doctrine. Their presentation here at the start of the cycle establishes both apostolic authority and the doctrinal continuity of the Church.

Stylistic Context
The figures share the strong outlines, intense blues, and geometric borders characteristic of the Bourges clerestory workshop. Their paired compositional balance and matching gestures emphasise their doctrinal authority: Peter as the holder of the keys and Paul as the apostle of the word.