West Rose Window Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
Notre-Dame Cathedral's west rose window dates from about 1220 and retains most of its original glass and tracery. The main theme of the west rose is human life, featuring symbolic scenes such as the Zodiacs and Labors of the Months.
Description
The west rose window at Notre-Dame Cathedral is 10 meters in diameter and retains most of its original glass and tracery from c. 1220. The main theme of the west rose is human life, featuring symbolic scenes such as the Zodiacs and Labors of the Months. On the exterior, it is fronted by a statue of the Virgin and Child accompanied by angels. Unfortunately, the interior view of its colorful medieval glass is now more than half blocked by the great organ.