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Four examples of cities in Chartres' stained glass windows

Here are four examples of cities in the cathedral’s stained-glass windows – retouched shots with clipping on black backgrounds.
Pay attention to the play of colors and the sense of detail. Amazing miniatures full of tricks…

Chartres – where Saint Lubin leaves for a pastoral visit (Saint Lubin, 2nd stained glass window in the lower north side) © NDC-Fonds Gaud
Jerusalem – designated by Christ as the place of revelation (Apostles, central stained glass window of the axial chapel) © NDC-Fonds Gaud
Marseille – which hosts Saint Maximin, bishop (Saint Mary Magdalene, 2nd stained glass window in the southern aisle) © NDC-Fonds Gaud
Pamplona – occupied by the Frankish army (Charlemagne, stained glass window in the north ambulatory – between the Chapel of the Martyrs and the axial chapel) © NDC-Fonds Gaud