Photos: Chartres Cathedral Stained Glass

This gallery of 248 photos accompanies our article on Chartres Cathedral Stained Glass Windows, one of the most complete and beautiful collections of medieval stained glass in the world. Except where otherwise indicated, these photos were taken by me in July 2008 and are available for licensing. This is a work in progress - lots more photos remain to be added! Click any image to enlarge or start at the beginning for a virtual tour!

Plan of Stained Glass Windows

West Rose Window

West Rose Window: Center Detail

West Rose Window: Central Medallion

West Rose Window: Left Detail

West Rose Window: Left Detail

West Rose Window: Peter and Friend

West Rose Window: Top Detail

West Rose Window: Abraham's Bosom and St. John

West Rose Window: Bottom Detail

West Rose Window: Weighing of Souls

West Rose Window: The Redeemed

West Rose Window: Bottom Detail

West Rose Window: The Damned

West Rose Window: Right Detail

West Rose Window: Resurrection of the Dead

West Lancet Windows (c.1150)

Jesse Window (c.1150)

Jesse Window (c.1150): The Root of Jesse

Jesse Window (c.1150): Two Kings

Jesse Window (c.1150): David and Solomon

Jesse Window (c.1150): Virgin Mary and Christ

Jesse Window (c.1150): Jesse, David and Solomon

Jesse Window (c.1150): Solomon and Other Kings

Jesse Window (c.1150): Two Kings and Mary

Jesse Window (c.1150): King, Mary and Christ

Life of Christ Window (c.1150)

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Annunciation

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Visitation

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Visitation Detail

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Nativity of Christ

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Shepherds

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): King Herod

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Three Magi

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Magi Arriving

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Virgin and Child

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Magi Leaving

Life of Christ Window (c.1150); Women with Candles

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Presentation of Christ

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Dream of the Magi

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): King Herod's Order

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Slaughter of the Innocents

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Slaughter of the Innocents

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Flight into Egypt

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Welcome Back

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Return from Egypt

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Egyptian Idols Fall

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Baptism of Christ

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Dream of Joseph

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Betrayal of Christ

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Triumphal Entry

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Jerusalem Crowds

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Detail of Top

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Angel

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Sun

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Virgin and Child

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Moon

Life of Christ Window (c.1150): Angel

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150)

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Transfiguration

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): After Transfiguration

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Last Supper

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Last Supper

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Washing of Feet

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Washing of Feet

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Betrayal

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Scourging

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Crucifixion

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Deposition

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Entombment

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Women at Empty Tomb

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Mary Magdalene

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Noli Me Tangere

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Road to Emmaus

Passion of Christ Window (c.1150): Supper at Emmaus

St. John Window

St. John Window: Armorers

St. John Window: Death of Satheus

St. John Window: Exile to Patmos

St. John Window: Summoned Before Aristomedes

St. John Window: Miracle at Ephesus

St. John Window: Drinking Poisoned Cup

St. John Window: The Philosopher and the Gems

St. John Window: Christ Appears to John

St. John Window: Sticks and Stones

St. John Window: Death at Ephesus

St. John Window: Angels at John's Death

Mary Magdalene Window

Mary Magdalene Window: Water-Carrier

Mary Magdalene Window: Water-Carrier

Mary Magdalene Window: Water-Carrier

Mary Magdalene Window: Water-Carrier

Mary Magdalene Window: Water-Carrier

Mary Magdalene Window

Mary Magdalene Window: Anointing of Jesus

Mary Magdalene Window: Death of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Funeral of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Funeral of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Raising of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Raising of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Raising of Lazarus

Mary Magdalene Window: Top

Mary Magdalene Window: The Risen Christ

Mary Magdalene Window: The Empty Tomb

Mary Magdalene Window: Noli Me Tangere

Mary Magdalene Window: Mary Tells the Disciples

Mary Magdalene Window: Mary Tells the Disciples

Mary Magdalene Window: The Disciples

Mary Magdalene Window: Arrival in Provence

Mary Magdalene Window: Arrival in Provence

Mary Magdalene Window: St. Maximian

Mary Magdalene Window: Listeners

Mary Magdalene Window: Death of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Window: Death of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Window: Funeral of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Window: Funeral of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Window: Heavenly Welcome

Mary Magdalene Window: Soul of Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene Window: Heavenly Welcome

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150)

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150)

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150)

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150)

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150)

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150): Angels at Their Feet

Blue Virgin Window (c.1150): Angels

Blue Virgin Window: Wedding at Cana

Blue Virgin Window: Wedding at Cana

Blue Virgin Window: Wedding at Cana

Blue Virgin Window: Temptation in the Wilderness

Blue Virgin Window: Temptation on the Temple

Blue Virgin Window: Temptation on the Mountain

Oculus 15: Virgin Mary Nursing

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Vinegrower

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Vinegrower

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Vinegrowers

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Bellringers

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Donor

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Vinegrower

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Vinegrower

Zodiac Window (c.1220): January and Aquarius

Zodiac Window (c.1220): January

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Aquarius

Zodiac Window (c.1220): February

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Pisces

Zodiac Window (c.1220): March

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Aries

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Aries

Zodiac Window (c.1220): May and Gemini

Zodiac Window (c.1220): April

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Taurus

Zodiac Window (c.1220): June

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Cancer

Zodiac Window (c.1220): July and Leo

Zodiac Window (c.1220): July

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Leo

Zodiac Window (c.1220): August

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Virgo

Zodiac Window (c.1220)

Zodiac Window (c.1220): September

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Libra

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Top Panels

Zodiac Window (c.1220): October and Scorpio

Zodiac Window (c.1220): November

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Christ

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Sagittarius

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Top Panel

Zodiac Window (c.1220): December

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Capricorn

Zodiac Window (c.1220): Christ

Becket Window: St. Thomas

Becket Window: St. Thomas

Becket Window: Banishment?

Becket Window: Meeting with King; Arrival on Horseback

Becket Window: Meeting with a King

Becket Window: Meeting with a King

Becket Window: Arrival on Horseback

Becket Window: Tanners

Becket Window: Tanner

Becket Window: Tanners

Becket Window: Ordination; Meeting with King

Becket Window: Ordination

Becket Window: Ordination; Meeting with King

Becket Window: Leaving England; Meeting with Pope

Becket Window: Meeting with the Pope

Becket Window: Thomas in France

Becket Window: Meeting and Sailing

Becket Window: Meeting with Pope and King

Becket Window: Return to England

Becket Window: Dealing with Kings

Becket Window: Killers Lie in Wait

Becket Window: Canterbury Cathedral

Becket Window: Martyrdom

Becket Window: Martyrdom

Becket Window: Sainthood

Noah Window: Bottom

Noah Window: Top

Noah Window: Carpenters

Noah Window: Wheelwright

Noah Window: Carpenters

Noah Window: Cooper

Noah Window: Carpenters

Noah Window: Giants?

Noah Window: Giants?

Noah Window: Giant?

Noah Window: God Speaks to Noah

Noah Window: Giant?

Noah Window: Men Observers

Noah Window: Women Observers

Noah Window: Conversation

Noah Window: Noah Builds the Ark

Noah Window: Animals Come Two-by-Two

Noah Window: Animals Come Two-by-Two

Noah Window: Animals Come Two-by-Two

Noah Window: Animals

Noah Window: Animals Come Two-by-Two

Noah Window: The Ark

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Noah Sends a Dove

Noah Window: Doves Fly Over the Flood

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Flood Victims

Noah Window: Corpses

Noah Window: Leaving the Ark

Noah Window: Animals Leave the Ark

Noah Window: Noah's Sons and Their Wives

Noah Window: Creatures Leave the Ark

Noah Window: Noah Making Wine

Noah Window: Vineyard

Noah Window: Noah Drinking His Wine

Noah Window: Noah Curses Ham

Noah Window: Sons and Wives Kneel

Noah Window: Angel

Noah Window: The Rainbow

Noah Window: Angel

Noah Window: Top Detail

North Rose Window (1230)

North Rose Window (1230)

North Rose Window (1230): Virgin and Child

North Rose Window (1230): Kings and Prophets

North Rose Window (1230): Kings and Prophets

North Rose Window (1230): Kings and Prophets

North Rose Window (1230)

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