Stained Glass Treasures
Churches help protect some of the most delicate treasures and works of art. In our adventures we sometimes drop out of the cold and into a famous local church. The churches on this page are notable for their stained glass artwork (among other things). The stained glass is always of excellent workmanship. Hundreds of scenes from the Bible are frozen in glass for centuries. Every detail and subtle shading is lovingly rendered. No doubt in Medieval times the church could afford the finest artisans. During World War II every bit of stained glass artwork was removed and packed up for safety.
Four Churches
Four unique churches are represented here. Notre Dame Cathedral in Beaune, France, is different from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France. Also in Paris is the stunning Sainte Chapelle, and up north in the United Kingdom is Bath Abbey. So, three French churches and one English church. Between them all, a fine array of styles and subjects were represented.
These photos cannot begin to capture the optical impact of seeing these vibrant treasures. Not only are they very large, but in a darkened church they shine especially bright. Unfortunately, atmospheric conditions were cloudy in some cases and only a grey light filters through the stained glass. I can only imagine what they must look like with full sunshine streaming through! Regardless of the quality of the background light the overall effect (awe) remains consistent.
More Detail
Since this eye candy is particularly intricate, I suggest clicking on an image and on the subsequent page, choosing a higher resolution. It's better if you can see the artwork spread across your screen.
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