Jesse Tree stained glass window, Chartres cathedral, France
Christ in glory at the top of the Jesse Tree, surrounded by doves representing the holy spirit. He is Son of God rooted in man. Habakkuk, wearing a turban, is to the left and Zephaniah, on the right, announces the Lord's Day or the Day of Judgement, from the apex of the Jesse Tree stained glass window, 1150, on the Western facade of the nave of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window, along with the 2 others on this facade from the 12th century, tells the life story of Jesus Christ. Chartres cathedral was built 1194-1250 and is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Most of its windows date from 1205-40 although a few earlier 12th century examples are also intact. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. Picture by Manuel Cohen
