7-10:Sulpice and Mathurin de Laurchant, Lifart and the dragon

January 1, 1205

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• Title
• 7-10:Sulpice and Mathurin de Laurchant, Lifart and the dragon
• Contributor
• Philip Maye (contributor)
  University of Pittsburgh (depositor)
• Contributor
• Philip Maye
• Date
• January 1, 1205
• Identifier
• FCW036AP0701
• Description
• Gothic; Apollinare and Choirs of Angels Window Delaporte no. 10, Deremble-Manhes no. 367-10: Grisaille of Canon Thierry-Sulpice and Mathurin de Laurchant, Lifart and the dragonPanel 07: Sulpice and Mathurin de Laurchant (Upper left)At left is a mitred bishop (haloed) carrying a crosier in one hand and a book in the other. This is St. Sulpice, archbishop of Bourges (d. 646) who was noted for his success in reestablishing ecclesiastical discipline, for the relief of the poor and for the conversion of the Jews. At right stands a male saint with a halo wearing humble garments and carrying a shepherd’s crook. Behind him are several sheep and a dog. This is St. Mathurin de Laurchant (d 338), priest, hermit and confessor, who was thought to be responsible of the conversion of the district of Gatinois, which includes Sens. He is mentioned in several manuscripts at Chartres, including mss 588 II (13th century breviary), 511-6 (lectionary of the second half of the 14th century), 563 and 531 (breviaries of the end of the 14th century), 566-7 (breviaries from the 15th century), and 585 (book of hours of the end of the 15th century).Panel 08: Inscription and decorative (Lower left)The upper part of this panel contains the inscription S.[SUL]PICE. S. MATERIN in gold letters against a dark background. Below is a decorative diaper pattern in grisaille and silver stain.Panel 09: Lifart and the dragon (upper right)According to legend, a dragon was denying the people of the area access to a fountain. Lifart had a sharpened stake driven into the ground in front of it. The saint prayed - the beast charged. In its rage, it impaled itself on the stake and died. Lifart (haloed) stands at right, wearing a habit. In one hand, he carries a book, with the other holds the stake that impales the red dragon on the ground beneath his feet. This saint is mentioned in several manuscripts at Chartres, including mss. 507, f. 173v; 502, f. 84v, and 500, f. 92v.Panel 10: Inscription and decorative background (lower right)The upper part of this panel contains the inscription S.LIPHART in gold letters against a dark background. Below is a decorative diaper pattern in grisaille and silver stain. Some pieces are replacements.; The St. Apollinare and Choirs of Angels 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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