Window XVI: Ascension Window Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France

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The Virgin Mary and six apostles watching the Ascension of Christ. Detail of stained glass window XVI, or Ascension Window, c. 1120, located in the westernmost bay of the north side of the nave. This is one of the oldest stained glass windows in France. Cathedral of St Julien, Le Mans, France. Holly Hayes all photos →

One of the oldest stained glass windows in France, the Ascension Window at Le Mans Cathedral dates from the early 12th century. The Ascension itself has been lost, but dynamic scenes of Mary and the apostles reacting to it remain.

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Window XVI: Ascension Window
Dates
c. 1120 or 1134-1158

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Window XVI: Ascension Window
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
November 29, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024