South Rose Window Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France

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The south rose window, donated by King St. Louis and installed c.1260. Its general themes are the New Testament, the Triumph of Christ, and the symbolic number four. Repaired more than once over the centuries, many of the panes are out of their original order. In the third and fourth circle are scenes from the Life of St. Matthew that date from the 12th century. Holly Hayes all photos →

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Title
South Rose Window
Dates
c. 1260

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South Rose Window
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
May 24, 2011
Last Updated
July 14, 2023