Title of Work
North Choir Clerestory: The Aaron and Censing Angel Window
Title of Image
Censing Angel
Date
1210-25
Description
Aaron and Censing Angel Window
Deremble-Manhes no. 101, Delaporte no. 121
3: Angel
At the top stands a large angel (haloed, barefoot, multicolored wings) swinging a censer and holding a chalice. Williams points out that striped cloth was a specialty of the weavers in the Chartres area.
Restored in the 16th century. Angel restored in 1920 by Lorin
Country
France
Location
Chartres
Style
Gothic
Type of Work
Glass
Subtype of Work
Lancet Window
Material
Glass
Condition
Somewhat Restored
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.
Photographer
Etienne Houvet
Copyright
Identifier
FCW101AP0305
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Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame

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