Title of Work
The Infancy of Christ Window
Title of Image
16: Flight into Egypt
Date
1145-55
Description
The Infancy of Christ Window
Delaporte no. 2, Deremble-Manhes no. 50
Panel 16- Flight into Egypt (Matthew 2:13-15)
Joseph (Jew’s hat, no halo) stands at right holding a rod with an object (a water gourd?) hanging from it, leading the donkey and looking back toward Mary and the infant Christ (both haloed) who are seated on the donkey. Around them are stylized plants.
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Glass
Subtype of Work
Lancet Window
Material
Glass
Condition
Good
Subject
Cathédrale de Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church decoration and ornament--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church architecture--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Christian art and symbolism--France--Chartres--Medieval, 500-1500--Pictorial works.
Bibliography
Photographer
Philip Maye
Copyright
Identifier
FCW050AP1601
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Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame

16: Flight into Egypt

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