The master glassmakers of Chartres, as it was shown many times, have an infinite sense of detail – as well as a creativity that applies to all elements of the decor, whether built or natural. Nothing is left to chance. Trees are probably one of the best ways to identify the personality of the different artists.
Each has his own ‘vegetal’ style. In the same way that stone carvers practiced foliage on capitals, creating various compositions from their past experiences, from the achievements of their colleagues or from their observations along the country roads, so did glass artists make up their minds: how to represent a tree?
Beyond certain ‘stereotypes’, the shapes and colors vary from one stained glass window to another, for our greatest pleasure. The opportunity of several original creations, from elements belonging to the stained glass windows of the lower floor…
