Doubting Thomas - Evreux Cathedral

1467 to 1469
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This vivid panel forms part of the Resurrection window installed between 1467 and 1469 in Évreux Cathedral. It depicts the moment of the Incredulity of Saint Thomas, when the apostle places his finger into the wound in Christ’s side, affirming the reality of the Resurrection.

Christ stands prominently at the right, displaying the wound beneath a draped mantle and holding a tall, gemmed cross-staff, a symbol of triumph over death. His gesture, guiding Thomas’s hand, reflects the theological emphasis on bodily resurrection central to late medieval devotion.

Saint Thomas, kneeling at the left, leans forward in an attitude of earnest scrutiny. His richly modelled garments—deep blue and red with fine yellow-stain details—demonstrate the sophistication of Norman glazing in the mid-15th century. The tiled pavement beneath his feet and the architectural framing at the sides contribute to the sense of spatial depth characteristic of the workshop responsible for the window.

Behind Christ, a small group of apostles look on, their faces painted with fine expressive detail. The Virgin Mary, identifiable by her blue mantle, stands among them, witnessing Thomas’s confession of faith. The strong contrasts between vivid blue, ruby, and the warm flesh tones highlight the panel’s dramatic focus.

As part of the larger Resurrection window, this scene reinforces the triumphal message of the post-Easter narratives and exemplifies the clarity, colour, and narrative precision of late medieval stained glass in Évreux.

If you would like, I can also produce a short wall-label version or integrate this into a full description of the Resurrection window sequence.