Rose Window Collection

Rose window, Medieval stained glass windows in North Transept, Chartres Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chartres, Eure-et-Loir Region, France, Europe

Master organ in Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

PARIS: NOTRE DAME, 1848. The western facade of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, France. Wash drawing by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, who led the restoration of the cathedral, which began in 1845

The 18th century rose window dedicated to Mary, Reims Notre Dame Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Reims, Marne, France, Europe

View of Piazza San Giovanni in Florence

Via de Pecori and Piazza del Duomo in Florence Florence Via de Pecori Bell Tower Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

North rose window of Chartres Cathedral, depicting the glorification of the Virgin Mary, c. 1230 A.D. France. Digital photograph

Rose window in Notre-Dame-des-Carmes church, Pont-l Abbe, Pont-l Abbe, Finistere, France, Europe

Catalan Gothic church of Santa Maria del Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

Elgin Cathedral, Elgin, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Plan by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who restored the cathdedral in the mid-19th century
PARIS: NOTRE DAME. Plan by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, who restored the cathdedral in the mid-19th century, showing how the church might have looked with the spires originally intended to crown the towers

Cathedral Notre-Dame at night, Strasbourg, Alsace, Bas-Rhin Department, France, Europe

The jagged mountains in Catalonia with Cable Car (Aeri de Montserrat), Spain, showing the Benedictine Abbey at Montserrat, Santa Maria de Montserrat, near Barcelona

Interior of the Sainte Chapelle, view from the entrance, 1865-1939

View of the exterior, begun 1225 (photo)
PWI94663 View of the exterior, begun 1225 (photo) by French School, (13th century); Beauvais Cathedral, Beauvais, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

England, London, Southwark, Winchester Palace, The Medieval Rose Window

Interior of Notre Dame cathedral, built between 12th and 15th century, Rouen, Normandy, France, Europe

Rain soaked streets in front of Strasbourg cathedral, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France, Europe

A rose window in Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul de Troyes cathedral, in Gothic style, dating from around 1200, Troyes, Aube, Champagne-Ardennes, France, Europe

Rose window and the vaults of Notre Dame, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Paris, France, Europe

Rose window, St. Remy basilica, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Reims, Marne, France, Europe

Rose window, Saint-Vincent cathedral, St. Malo, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany, France, Europe

Architectural detail of the rose window in the cathedral at Orvieto in Umbria, Italy, Europe

Spain. Burgos. General view of main facade of the Cathedral
Spain. Castile-Leon. Burgos. General view of the main facade of the Cathedral. Engraving. Historia General de Espana by Father Mariana. Madrid, 1852

Infographic of the structure of the gothic cathedral and the process of its construction. [Adobe InDesign (.indd); 5078x3248]

Rosace of Our Lady of Strasbourg Cathedral

Southern facade of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, Paris, France, Europe

Rose window Siena Cathedral, Siena, Italy. Completed from 1215 to 1263

South Rose Window, Jesus and Disciples stained glass, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France. Notre Dame was built between 1163 and 1250 AD

Santa Ana Cathedral at night, Plaza de Santa Ana, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic, Europe

Se Cathedral, Pelourinho Square, Porto, Portugal, Europe

Rosneath Walled Garden, Helensburgh, Aryll and Bute, Scotland, Great Britain

Sundial in Rosneath Walled Garden, Helensburgh, Aryll and Bute, Scotland, Great Britain

Facade of Church of San Giovanni and Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Tears, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Italy. Tuscany. Siena district Chiusdino. San Galgano Abbey

"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, [London], 1865

Southern side of Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg
3570486 Southern side of Notre Dame Cathedral in Strasbourg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Strasbourg, France 1880 ca)

The neogothic facade of the Cathedral of Arezzo
3559184 The neogothic facade of the Cathedral of Arezzo, that replaced the former, which had remained unfinished since the beginning of the XV century

View of the north facade of Westminster Abbey in London
3561564 View of the north facade of Westminster Abbey in London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin
3562782 Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Dublin, Ireland 1925-1935 Date of Artwork: 1038, XII, 1871-1878 Photographer: J.V.); Alinari Archives

The facade of the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, in Paris
3570456 The facade of the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, in Paris; (add.info.: Paris, France 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: 1492-1622 Photographer: Kuhn, J.); Alinari Archives, Florence

The Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi; postcard
3575758 The Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Assisi 1908 Date of Artwork: XIII sec)

Rosette of the facade of the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona
3558533 Rosette of the facade of the Basilica of San Zeno in Verona, depicting the Wheel of Fortune

The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Denis, Paris
3561062 The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Denis, Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900-1910 Date of Artwork: XII-XIII secc)

View from the exterior of the transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Sees
3566487 View from the exterior of the transept of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Sees, near Alencon, France by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sees, France 1880 ca)

Amiens Cathedral, illustration from The Western Front
STC400435 Amiens Cathedral, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

The facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg
3570483 The facade of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Strasbourg. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Strasbourg, France 1890 ca)

The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours
3561329 The facade of the Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Tours)

Neo-gothic basilica of Sainte Clotide in Paris
3566460 Neo-gothic basilica of Sainte Clotide in Paris.; (add.info.: Paris, France 1860-1880 ca. Date of Artwork: 1856 Photographer: Rive, Robert); Alinari Archives, Florence

The parish church of Argegno on Lake Como
3562975 The parish church of Argegno on Lake Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Argegno 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

View of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris
3561055 View of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900-1910 Date of Artwork: 1163 - 1250, 1638, 1771 - 1789)

View of the West facade, begun 1258 completed c.1303 (photo)
XJL88954 View of the West facade, begun 1258 completed c.1303 (photo); Leon Cathedral, Leon, Spain; (add.info.: La Torre del Reloj SW tower;)

View of the cathedral from the north showing the St
XJL88968 View of the cathedral from the north showing the St. Christopher Portal, early 15th - mid 16th century (photo); Cathedral of S. Maria de la Asuncion, Seville, Spain

Interior view of the nave looking towards the West end, 15th century (photo)
PWI94927 Interior view of the nave looking towards the West end, 15th century (photo); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Reims, France; © Peter Willi

Nos regions Devastees; Interieur de l'eglise de Maurupt (Marne), 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

Les destructions de monuments a Reims; Premier etage de l'Hotel-Dieu de Reims
Les destructions de monuments a Venise et a Reims; Premier etage de l'Hotel-Dieu vu de l'arrivee du grand escalier: au fond

The International Exhibition: design for the east window of St. George's Church, Doncaster, by Hardman and Co. of Birmingham, 1862

Facade of Santa Croce in Lecce Lecce Church - Facade Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950-1960 ca

Close-up of the Cathedral in Florence Florence Church. Date of Photograph:1955 ca.. Date of Artwork:1296-1468

View of Marconi square with the Church of Saints John and Paul (Cathedral) in Muggia
3571336 View of Marconi square with the Church of Saints John and Paul (Cathedral) in Muggia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: piazza Marconi, Muggia 1930-1940 ca)

Facade of the church of San Giusto, Trieste
3562118 Facade of the church of San Giusto, Trieste by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trieste 1941 Date of Artwork: 1380-1399 ca)

Exterior of the church of the Certosa di Pavia Pavia Church High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of the interior of the Basilica of S. Marco, Venice Venice Basilica of S. Marco Church Byzantine Style, Byzantine Art, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Interior of the cathedral of Durham Great Britain Durham, cathedral Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:1093-1128

The church of San Francesco in Trani Trani Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca.. Date of Artwork:1176-1184

The Duomo (Church of Santa Maria Maggiore) in Barletta Barletta Window, Rose Window Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Jedburgh Abbey, Scotland Great Britain Scotland Abbey Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1880-1890. Date of Artwork:1140-1225

Detail of the lower part of the facade of the Cathedral of Leon, Spain Spain Leon Church - Facade International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Facade of the church of Santa Chiara, Assisi Assisi Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca.. Date of Artwork:1257-1265

Portal and prothyrum of the Lower Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi Assisi Prothyrum. Date of Photograph:1875 ca.. Date of Artwork:1487. Artist:Da Pietrasanta, Francesco

The facade and the bell tower of the Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi Assisi Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1875 ca

The Cathedral of S.Martino, Lucca, detail of the facade Lucca Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:1060, XIII sec

The Basilica of San Francesco, Assisi; postcard Assisi Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:XIII sec

View of the Cathedral, Siena; postcard Siena Piazza del Duomo Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1908 ca.. Date of Artwork:1196 -1382

The faade of the Cathedral of San Ciriaco, Ancona Ancona Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870. Date of Artwork:XI -XIII secc. ca

Chiesa di San Silvestro, L'Aquila L'Aquila Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV, XVIII, XIX secc

Venice. Church of Saints John and Paul Venice Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:1246, 1300 - 1368, 1430

Duomo of Siena Siena piazza del Duomo Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1860 ca.. Date of Artwork:1284-1382

Glimpse of the faade of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in Genoa; Stereoscopic photograph Genoa Church - Facade Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1906

Church of the Madonna dell'Orto in Venice Venice Church Late Gothic, Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:XIV -XV sec

Santa Maria della Spina, Pisa Pisa Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1855 ca.. Date of Artwork:1323

The facade and bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Giovanni e Paolo in Piazza Marconi, Muggia, province of Trieste Muggia Church Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

The Municipal Palace called the Gothic in Piazza Cavalli in Piacenza Piacenza Piazza Cavalli Building Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1870-1880

Facade of the Cathedral of Assisi with bell tower, dedicated to St. Rufino Assisi Church Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1856

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The mesmerizing beauty of rose windows can be found in various medieval cathedrals across Europe. One such masterpiece is the stunning rose window located in the North Transept of Chartres Cathedral, France. This intricate stained glass marvel depicts biblical scenes with vibrant colors that illuminate the interior. Not far from there, in Paris, stands Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, home to a majestic master organ and another captivating rose window. The delicate details and harmonious blend of colors create an ethereal atmosphere within this iconic place of worship. Moving eastwards to Reims Notre Dame Cathedral, we encounter an 18th-century rose window dedicated to Mary. Its radiant design pays homage to the divine mother figure and adds a touch of grace to this sacred space. Venturing further into Europe's diverse architectural heritage, we find ourselves at Notre-Dame-des-Carmes church in Pont-l'Abbe, where yet another enchanting rose window captivates visitors with its intricate patterns and kaleidoscope-like effect. Traveling southward brings us to Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, Catalonia. This Catalan Gothic church boasts a resplendent rose window that bathes its interior with a celestial glow - a testament to human ingenuity and devotion. Across the sea lies Elgin Cathedral nestled amidst Scotland's Highlands. Here stands yet another remarkable example of craftsmanship - a breathtaking rose window that transports visitors back through time as they admire its grandeur against the backdrop of jagged mountains. Eugene Viollet-le-Duc played an instrumental role in restoring many cathedrals during his time as an architect. His plan for Notre Dame showcases spires intended to crown its towers – envisioning how this architectural gem might have looked originally before restoration efforts began. In London's Southwark neighborhood rests Winchester Palace with its Medieval Rose Window serving as a reminder of England's rich history and artistic prowess throughout centuries past. As night falls upon Strasbourg, the Cathedral Notre-Dame stands tall, illuminated by the moonlight.