The rose window, with a rayonnant Gothic design, is fourteen metres in diameter and was finished in 1345. The pointed gable over the central portal, decorated with a sculpture of the Virgin Mary and child, reaches up into the space in front of the rose window.

Walk to the front and look back to admire the lovely rose window. The yellow branches are said to represent 32 ears of corn, symbolizing the wealth of the area in the Middle Ages. Throughout the cathedral there are many other beautiful stained glass …

Take the time to marvel at the magnificent, amazing statuary inside and outside of this masterpiece of Gothic architecture. You can also admire its remarkable stained-glass windows, including the magnificent rose window, measuring 14 metres in diameter.

Victor Hugo: "The church portals are beautiful, particularly the Roman portal; there are truly superb figures on horseback, the rose-window is noble and well-cut, the entire front of the church is a clever poem. But the true triumph of this Cathedral is the spire.

The largest rose window in the United States is The Great Rose Window above the main doors of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. It is designed in the Gothic Revival style and made from more than 10,000 pieces of stained glass.

The stained-glass windows dating from the 12th and 14th centuries form a particularly enchanting sight along with the rose window. The huge organ includes a remarkable case equipped with animated figures.

Feb 16, 2023 · The Rose Window of Steinbach. One of the must-see elements inside the cathedral is the imposing and magnificent rose window located above the main door. It's the work of the great architect of the building, Erwin von Steinbach.

This rose window uses medieval tracery (the seemingly delicate stone structure which holds the various panes of glass) but the glazing itself is modern. I had to wonder is this is what other stained glass windows looked like to medieval adults requiring, yet lacking, spectacles- …

Dec 14, 2023 · The cathedral of Strasbourg is a top-rated attraction in Advent. Read our dedicated guide to discover the giant Nativity Scene, the Nativity stained-glass window from the 14th century, the giant Advent wreath, and the 17th century-tapestries.

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