Title of Work
The St. Nicholas Window—Life
Title of Image
14: Nicholas consecrated bishop of Myra
Date
1205-15
Description
Life of Nicholas Window
Delaporte no. 60, Deremble-Manhes no. 39
Panel 14: Nicholas consecrated bishop of Myra
At left are a group of four or more clerics. Nicholas (mitred, haloed) is foremost- behind him stand other tonsured clerics, one of whom carries a book. Nicholas is dressed as a bishop, behind him is a crosier. He raises his hands and bows his head toward a bishop (mitre, crosier) standing at right. At the extreme right is an altar draped with a small cloth- a chalice and cross standing on it.
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
Jane Vadnal
Copyright
Identifier
FCW039AP1401
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