North Rose window, Chartres cathedral, France

The prophet Zechariah, the coat of arms of France (gold fleur de lys on a blue background) and of Castile (3-storeyed golden tower on a red background), from the 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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Castile Chartres Eure-et-loir Fleur Heraldic Leaded Medallion Prophet Rite Transept Zechariah

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