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North Aisle, Orleans Cathedral

 

These 5 stained glass windows are part of a series of 10 windows on the life of Joan d'Arc. They are part of a commission by Jacque Galland and Esprit Gibelin for Orleans Cathedral in France.

 

Mary Magdalene in the Garden - Tiffield, Northamptonshire

Mary Magdalene in the Garden - Tiffield, Northamptonshire

This two-light stained-glass window, dated 1893 and signed by Jones & Willis, is located in the church at Tiffield. It depicts the meeting of Mary Magdalene and the risen Christ in the garden, the Noli me tangere episode described in the Gospel of St John .

South Aisle, Orleans Cathedral

 

These 5 stained glass windows are part of a series of 10 windows on the life of Joan of Arc. They are part of a commission by Jacque Galland and Esprit Gibelin for Orleans Cathedral in France.

 

 

Walking on Water - Staverton, Northamptonshire

Walking on Water - Staverton, Northamptonshire

This two-light stained glass window, dated 1895 and designed by Heaton, Butler & Bayne, illustrates the episode of Christ Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:28–31), focusing on the moment of human doubt met by divine rescue.

Risen Christ - Byfield, Northamptonshire

Risen Christ - Byfield, Northamptonshire

A richly coloured memorial window by Charles Eamer Kempe fills the east wall of the south chapel.

  • Centre light: The Risen Christ, crowned and bearing the banner of the Resurrection, stands in triumph. Below, St Anne with the Virgin emphasises lineage and devotion, anchoring the Resurrection theme in holy kinship.

  • Left-hand light: St Thomas , holding a spear, identified by his traditional attribute.

  • Right-hand light: St George, the soldier-saint, likewise armed, balancing the composition with martial sanctity.

Resurrection Cycle - Warmington, Warwickshire

Resurrection Cycle - Warmington, Warwickshire

This four light window by Clayton and Bell, can be found at St Michael's church Warmington, Warwickshire. The four scenes show the descent from the cross; the Resurrection; the Ascension; and the Descent of the holy spirit. In the tracery St Michael is shown defeating the dragon.

 

 

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