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Contributor
Vadnal, Jane (contributor)
University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
Contributor
Vadnal, Jane
Date
January 1, 1217
Identifier
FCW028AGA010
Description
Gothic; The Zodiac and Labors of the Months Window- Delaporte no. 17, Deremble-Manhes no. 28aThe Zodiac/Labours of the Month was very popular during the Middle Ages. There are two other representations at Chartres- one on the side portals of the west façade and one on the right portal of the North Porch.27 panels, armature pattern of quatrefoils and circlesDonated by the vintners and perhaps others (Count Theobald of Chartres and /or members of a religious establishment of which he was a patron). These donors also gave the adjacent Life of the Virgin window.Location- Second bay of south Choir aisle. To the right, in the same bay, is a Life of the Virgin window given by the same patrons.7.47 meters high and 2.01 meters wideThe Labors of the Months are on the left side, the Signs of the Zodiac are on the right. Restored by Gaudin in 1905.; The Zodiac and Labours of the Months Window
Type
still image
Genre
photographs
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.
Geographic Subjects
France
Chartres
Collection
Chartres: Cathedral of Notre-Dame
Contributor
University of Pittsburgh
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