Zodiac and labours of the months stained glass

A centaur wearing a red hood holds a bow and arrows, perhaps representing Christ's triumph, section of Sagittarius from the Zodiac and the labours of the months stained glass window, 1217, in the ambulatory of Chartres Cathedral, Eure-et-Loir, France. This calendar window contains scenes showing the zodiacal symbol with its corresponding monthly activity. 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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13427054

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45097182

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4173px x 3138px (5.2MB)

Credit

Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen