Title of Work
The Infancy of Christ Window
Title of Image
9: The Magi leave Bethlehem
Date
1145-55
Description
The Infancy of Christ Window
Delaporte no. 2, Deremble-Manhes no. 50
Panel 09- The Magi leave Bethlehem
The three Magi (crowned) stand holding staffs. Two of them are bearded, the third is clean-shaven. This is in accordance with the medieval belief that one of them was old, one middle-aged, and one young.
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
FCW050AP0901
MEDART Website

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