Unnoticed Fragments of Old Stained Glass in Notre-Dame De Paris
Paul Frankl
It may be assumed that at the time of their construction (1296–1330) east chapels Notre-Dame in Paris were furnished throughout with stained glass windows. These destroyed, perhaps during Enlightenment or French Revolution. When Violletle-Duc restored (1845–1856) provided new similar style to thirteenth century. Glass painters this period liked set into works bits old which left over after a building had been restored. Here, however, whole pane was employed and used as basis for design entire window (Figs. 1–3). This is probably chief reason why has overlooked nearly hundred years. The question first from three windows middle choir chapel on second row bottom. Another it not noticed difficulty gaining access outside. If one obtains permission enter little garden, can clearly see patina panes are original. But also possible inside, ambulatory, tendril band old, since they darker color than rest (Fig. 2). No will fact these portions ancient. theory while new, pattern rearrange, untenable because faces two women lines garments different very much better quality those elsewhere same window.
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