That glass could pierce a wall supporting tons of stone is a quintessentially gothic architectural feat accomplished by traversing apertures with visually delicate but structurally strong webs of stone that break the glass into smaller shapes in a symmetrical way distributing weight equally across the perforated wall creating the impression of a curtain of light notre dame s north transept wall consisting of a rose window surmounting 18 lancet windows was built ca.
Cathedral rose window notre dame.
The rose windows are a trio of immense round stained glass windows over the cathedral s three main portals that date.
You will marvel at the west rose window of the notre dame s exterior side.
The west rose window is nearly 33 ft in diameter with a spider web like frame for great support.
Constructed in 1260 yes it s nearly 800 years old the south rose window was a gift from king saint louis.
It also has one of the highest ratio of glass and stone of any other rose window.
The north and south roses were.
Fortunately they were not and now you can make your own rose window to enjoy without having to visit the cathedral.
The earliest window which punctures the west facade of the cathedral dates back to 1225.
And unlike so many of the windows in european cathedrals most of the panes in it still have their original glass.
The stained glass on the northern side of the notre dame cathedral in paris.
The iconic rose windows are among notre dame s most recognizable features.
When it comes to famous windows few are quite as vivid as the rose windows in the notre dame cathedral in chartres.
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The three large stained glass rose windows at notre dame cathedral are among the landmark s most famous elements.
Notre dame was considered a great architectural accomplishment in many ways including the rose window.
The south rose window of notre dame is a jewel in the crown of one the most well known gothic masterpieces in the world.
It has a measurement of ten meters in diameter 32 8 feet and holds the record as the biggest rose window when it was planned for construction.
The cathedral features three rose windows so named because of the outward radiating circular pattern they are built in.
I started this quilt the day notre dame was burning thinking those rose windows would be lost forever.
However did they survive the blaze that ravaged the building.