Amiens north transept rose with pentagon and pentagram centre. The north rose at Amiens can be regarded as transitional in design, combining the lancets of the rayonnant and the stone tracery of the flamboyant style. Central medallion: Jesus crucified. South rose at Amiens cathedral - external view. As gothic architecture developed, there was less satisfaction with the great gains in size of window alone. At Amiens, you can see the much greater complexity of the Flamboyant window. You can see that the tracery has become far more complex and even extends outside the are of the rose.
That tracery is called blind tracery, whereas the tracery on the rose itself is called open tracery. Wheel of fortune at St Etienne's, Beauvais [ engraving ]. As the mastery of gothic architecture proceeded, and great areas opened up to the potential for being glazed, shapes developed naturally to fill the appropriate spaces. The circle fitted naturally into the leaping arches, as did lancets into narrower, pointed openings.
These times were the true renaissance of Northern Europe, with new techniques, burgeoning populations supported by the development of deep ploughing on the rich soils of the North, and growing knowledge. Other ways of classifying stained glass windows:. Grisaille window, Poitiers cathedral. Winscombe, Somerset: east window of north aisle. In medieval times, the manufacture of stained glass was an esoteric craft involving glass-blowing. The quality of the glass varied greatly, in consistency, thickness and so on.
The surface varied, bubbles of air were trapped in the glass, the colour varied, and since those days, acids in the air and rain, and from pollution, pitted the outside surfaces over the centuries.
This can be seen in the whitening of the surfaces. You may think that all this variation is a problem, but far from it. These variations are a good part of what gives old windows such character, sparkle and glow. In fact, restorations over the past century have often done more harm then good, as some of the life has been removed from the windows. However, as knowledge grows, restorers are now often doing a better job. Eventually, the old handcrafts involved in glass manufacture were replaced by metal moulding and glass flotation.
The product became consistent, most of the bubbles were removed, the surface became smooth and the colour evenly distributed. This ended up in a product lifeless from the point of view of the finished window. So the glass makers have had to learn all over again how to produce a more appropriate material and result. As modern science catches up with medieval craftsmen, the palette of the stained glass artists is now becoming good enough even to incite the envy of a 12th century monk.
Added to the range of glass available, there is now a great modern innovation dalle de verre , or slab glass. This material has opened up the possibility of embedding the inch-thick glass in concrete or resin. As glass expands at approximately the same rate as the concrete, these windows can be made to be structural, as well as damned impressive. The result is quite spectacular.
One of my favourite pastimes is to watch the reaction of visitors as they come into the upper chapel from the spiral staircase — they are simply stunned by the beauty of the windows.
The scene of the Last Supper, depicted in the windows of the Passion of Christ, is one of my favorite panels. I consider myself quite lucky as I get to climb up on the reliquary platform and the gallery of the rose window, and see the details of the illustrations up close.
Thanks to a new app created by one of our staff members, visitors can also see the windows up close! All you need to do is download our app on your phone and point to any panel in the windows.
You can then explore a zoomed-in version of that particular panel on your screen. If you prefer to go old school, you can bring a pair of opera glasses with you to see the detail in the windows. Speaking of getting up close, have you ever noticed any mistakes in the design of the window panes? Well, there are 1, panels, and some were replaced during the successive restoration campaigns between the Middle Ages and the 19th century.
Most people believe that the best time to visit the chapel is in summer when the hues of blue and red change from hour to hour in the sunlight. However, I prefer the more harmonious light in winter, when all the windows are lit equally. The stained glass windows are not lit artificially from the outside so you do need to visit while there is some daylight.
When you visit the Sainte-Chapelle, is there a particular order in which you should look at the windows? Strictly speaking, there are no rules when it comes to the order in which to view the windows. Obviously, there is a biblical chronology from Genesis to the Apocalypse that visitors can follow.
However, I find that most visitors are inclined to spend the most time on scenes that capture their eye. No documents actually identify the architect of the Sainte-Chapelle, but it is widely accepted that Pierre de Montreuil, the architect of the Basilica of Saint-Denis and of the transept of Notre Dame Cathedral, oversaw the construction of Sainte-Chapelle.
Saint-Denis in Northern Paris displays some magnificent stained glass dating from the same period, and it houses the burial tombs of the French kings from the 7th up to the 19th centuries — 43 kings and 32 queens are buried in the basilica and crypt. The other famous display of stained glass in France is in the Chartres Cathedral, which is about 90 kilometers from Paris.
At nearly years old, the Sainte-Chapelle is an incredibly old building. Does it need a lot of maintenance? These last two images depict angels worshipping on musical instruments. What better way to enhance the worship in your sanctuary, chapel or church than with these exquisite rose windows. Order them alone or as a set, and enjoy the musical and artistic ambience.
At Stained Glass Inc we have more than exquisite designs to choose from, so these 19 examples of religious rose windows will give you a foretaste of what is available. Why not give us a call or send an email to order the artwork of your choice? Our skilled artisans will be happy to help you find exactly what you are looking for.
Powered by WordPress. Designed by. About Stained Glass About stained glass windows. Christian Themes. There are a number of different designs for the rose window. One of the most basic examples is known as the spoke window. This configuration gives the window an appearance that is very similar to that of a spoked wheel. The sections in the design are uniform in size and taper down to a central hub that is found in the middle of the window itself. Rose windows designed for use in Christian cathedrals and churches are often constructed with the use of stained glass.
Rose stained glass windows are sometimes positioned over pulpit or chancel areas, or at a location overlooking the congregation from the back of a sanctuary or chapel.
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