Lancet window of the North Rose window, Chartres

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, 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

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