Inside Notre Dame Chandelier and Stain Glass Windows

by Denise Dube

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Inside Notre Dame Chandelier and Stain Glass Windows

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Denise Dube

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Photograph - Photography

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Although no longer a Catholic, I wanted to fulfill my mothers dream to take the pilgrimage to the majestic Notre Dame. I know this sounds silly to most, but I felt my mothers presence. Notre Dame Cathedral is considered a fine example of the French Gothic architectural style. Construction of Notre Dame Cathedral began in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII, and was completed around 1345. The stained glass windows of the Notre-Dame are very beautiful and a significant number of them date from the 13th century when the cathedral was constructed. lampesier or lampier was a circular lustre (in silver, copper, iron or wood) often very wide in diameter, bearing small oil cups with wicks, hanging from one or several chains, most often three. When these lampiers supported a large number of cups, or sometimes wax candles, they were called crowns of light or wheels. More ornate than simple lampiers, these Crowns were made of gilded copper and enriched with enamel, crystal balls, lacework cut-outs, and pendants designed to bring out the light’s sparkle. The medieval goldsmiths made them dazzle. Apart from the Crown of Light’s utility and its brilliance that coincides with light coming in from the Gothic windows, it expresses the mystical nature of light, giving worshipers an image of Heavenly Jerusalem and of Christ, this light shining on the world, symbolized by the orb-like circle.

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October 4th, 2013

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