Lancet window, North Rose window, Chartres cathedral, France
Aaron, brother of Moses, holding the Book of the Law and a green branch, wearing the rational, a piece of fabric adorned with jewels representing the tribes of Israel, showing that he is a high priest, and below, Pharaoh falling from his horse as he pursues the Israelites across the Red Sea, lancet window from under the main North Rose stained glass window, 1233, on the Northern side of the transept of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This window was offered by Blanche of Castile, then regent, mother of the future Saint Louis. 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
