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Vitrail Collection

"Captivating Vitrail: A Glimpse into the Artistry of Stained Glass" Step into history as you explore the enchanting world of vitrail

Background imageVitrail Collection: Chapel of Saint Exuperus and Saint Julien, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux

Chapel of Saint Exuperus and Saint Julien, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux
7134909 Chapel of Saint Exuperus and Saint Julien, Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux chapel knows Exuperus)

Background imageVitrail Collection: The mystical press, stained glass painted with the enamel (circa 1620)

The mystical press, stained glass painted with the enamel (circa 1620), which was long believed to be offered by a wine
YOU4419849 The mystical press, stained glass painted with the enamel (circa 1620), which was long believed to be offered by a wine merchant churchwarden

Background imageVitrail Collection: Art. The painter and glass painter Jean Cousin the Elder. Engraving in

Art. The painter and glass painter Jean Cousin the Elder. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434708 Art. The painter and glass painter Jean Cousin the Elder. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Art. Workshop of a glass painter in the XIXth cent. Engraving in

Art. Workshop of a glass painter in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie
3434707 Art. Workshop of a glass painter in the XIXth cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

Background imageVitrail Collection: The skylight on the Grand Staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)

The skylight on the Grand Staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)
8618159 The skylight on the Grand Staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Hall ceiling, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)

Hall ceiling, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)
8618168 Hall ceiling, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus, modernist city (Art Nouveau) Casa Navas (1901-1907)

Background imageVitrail Collection: The ceiling of the grand staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)

The ceiling of the grand staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo)
8618161 The ceiling of the grand staircase, Casa Navas, 1901-1907 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Stained glass windows in the living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)

Stained glass windows in the living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
8618130 Stained glass windows in the living room, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo) by Domenech i Montaner, Luis (1849-1923); (add.info.: Reus)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography)

Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography)
7260415 Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized, Alencon, 2020 (photography); (add.info.: Notre Dame Basilica, Alencon, Orne)

Background imageVitrail Collection: The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260)

The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260)
JLJ4594922 The Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges (1140-1260) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St. Etienne, Bourges, France; (add.info.: The prodigal child)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Les Brasseurs, vitrail du quinzieme siecle, a la cathedrale de Tournai (engraving)

Les Brasseurs, vitrail du quinzieme siecle, a la cathedrale de Tournai (engraving)
3645944 Les Brasseurs, vitrail du quinzieme siecle, a la cathedrale de Tournai (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Brasseurs)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Woman in cape of charmeuse satin bordered with fox fur, 1913

Woman in cape of charmeuse satin bordered with fox fur, 1913
Woman in cape of pastel-pink charmeuse satin bordered with white fox fur leaning on a table. Manteau de charmeuse rose pastel garni de renard blanc

Background imageVitrail Collection: Detail of a window depicting fur traders and drapers, from the north ambulatory

Detail of a window depicting fur traders and drapers, from the north ambulatory
XIR168153 Detail of a window depicting fur traders and drapers, from the north ambulatory (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Background imageVitrail Collection: Window depicting August, from Montigny (stained glass)

Window depicting August, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206433 Window depicting August, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo)

View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo)
XIR158266 View of the stained glass windows in the upper chapel, 1246-48 (photo) by French School, (13th century); St Chapelle, Paris

Background imageVitrail Collection: Stained glass window representing Notre Dame de la Belle Verriere - Cathedrale de

Stained glass window representing Notre Dame de la Belle Verriere - Cathedrale de
JLJ4578662 Stained glass window representing Notre Dame de la Belle Verriere - Cathedrale de Chartres, France - Our Lady of the Beautiful Canopy - Stained glass window of the gothic cathedral of

Background imageVitrail Collection: Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail)

Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail)
JLJ4584058 Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail): transport of wine barrels in a cart. First stained glass medallion of the Lower North Coast

Background imageVitrail Collection: Window depicting May, from Montigny (stained glass)

Window depicting May, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206432 Window depicting May, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: Window depicting April, from Montigny (stained glass)

Window depicting April, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206431 Window depicting April, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in

Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in
XIR232120 Carpenters at work, detail from the Life of St. Julian the Hospitaller window in the north ambulatory (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Background imageVitrail Collection: Saint John the Evangelist receiving his visions on the island of Patmos (wash on paper)

Saint John the Evangelist receiving his visions on the island of Patmos (wash on paper)
498721 Saint John the Evangelist receiving his visions on the island of Patmos (wash on paper) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi

Background imageVitrail Collection: Tondeur de drap, Vitrail du quinzieme siecle (engraving)

Tondeur de drap, Vitrail du quinzieme siecle (engraving)
3645493 Tondeur de drap, Vitrail du quinzieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tondeur de drap, Vitrail du quinzieme siecle)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Un Changeur au treizieme siecle, vitrail de la cathedrale du Mans (engraving)

Un Changeur au treizieme siecle, vitrail de la cathedrale du Mans (engraving)
3645978 Un Changeur au treizieme siecle, vitrail de la cathedrale du Mans (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Changeur au treizieme siecle)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper)

Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper)
498722 Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageVitrail Collection: St. Paul, detail from the window depicting the four evangelists

St. Paul, detail from the window depicting the four evangelists
XIR174839 St. Paul, detail from the window depicting the four evangelists and four doctors of the church, south transept, 1551 (stained glass) by Le Prince

Background imageVitrail Collection: Virgin and Child (stained glass)

Virgin and Child (stained glass)
XIR379763 Virgin and Child (stained glass) by French School, (12th century); Church of the Trinity, Vendome, France; (add.info)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Head of Christ, from the Abbey Church of SS. Peter and Paul in Wissembourg, c

Head of Christ, from the Abbey Church of SS. Peter and Paul in Wissembourg, c
XIR105645 Head of Christ, from the Abbey Church of SS. Peter and Paul in Wissembourg, c.1070 (stained glass) by German School, (11th century); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg

Background imageVitrail Collection: Cobbler, detail from a window depicting the Death of the Virgin (stained glass)

Cobbler, detail from a window depicting the Death of the Virgin (stained glass)
XIR168155 Cobbler, detail from a window depicting the Death of the Virgin (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: Episode of Josephs life. Stained glass from the 13th century of the Cathedrale Saint

Episode of Josephs life. Stained glass from the 13th century of the Cathedrale Saint
JLJ4589737 Episode of Josephs life. Stained glass from the 13th century of the Cathedrale Saint Etienne de Bourges (Loir et Cher). by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of St

Background imageVitrail Collection: Portrait of Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567) and his children, c. 1555-60 (stained glass)

Portrait of Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567) and his children, c. 1555-60 (stained glass)
XIR179339 Portrait of Anne de Montmorency (1493-1567) and his children, c.1555-60 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Church of Le Mesnil-Aubry, Val d Oise

Background imageVitrail Collection: Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass)

Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass)
XIR180114 Emperor Charlemagne (742-814) (stained glass) by French School, (12th century); Musee de l Oeuvre de Notre Dame, Strasbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: The Crucifixion and the Mount of Olives, 1533 (stained glass)

The Crucifixion and the Mount of Olives, 1533 (stained glass)
XIR181972 The Crucifixion and the Mount of Olives, 1533 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: The Descent of the Holy Spirit, c. 1400 (stained glass)

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, c. 1400 (stained glass)
XIR170922 The Descent of the Holy Spirit, c.1400 (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Saint-Etienne Cathedral, Bourges, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: Resurrection of the dead stained glass from the Holy Chapel. Sun

Resurrection of the dead stained glass from the Holy Chapel. Sun
JLJ4606655 Resurrection of the dead stained glass from the Holy Chapel. Sun. 0, 58 m, 1200 Canned at the museum of the Middle Ages, thermal baths of Cluny by Unknown Artist

Background imageVitrail Collection: Fragment of a window in the church of St Godard (chromolitho)

Fragment of a window in the church of St Godard (chromolitho)
964349 Fragment of a window in the church of St Godard (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fragment of a window in the church of St Godard)

Background imageVitrail Collection: Window depicting September, from Montigny (stained glass)

Window depicting September, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206434 Window depicting September, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageVitrail Collection: Window depicting March, from Montigny (stained glass)

Window depicting March, from Montigny (stained glass)
XIR206430 Window depicting March, from Montigny (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Musee Departemental des Antiquites, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright



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"Captivating Vitrail: A Glimpse into the Artistry of Stained Glass" Step into history as you explore the enchanting world of vitrail. From the Chapel where Therese de Lisieux was baptized in Alencon, 2020, to the mesmerizing Prodigal Child Stained Glass of the Cathedrale of Bourges dating back to 1140-1260, these captivating works of art transport us through time. Les Brasseurs, a vitrail du quinzieme siecle at the cathedrale de Tournai, leaves us in awe with its intricate engravings. The delicate details tell stories that have stood for centuries. Meanwhile, a woman adorned in a cape made of charmeuse satin bordered with fox fur takes us back to 1913 and showcases how stained glass transcends mere religious depictions. As we delve deeper into this artistic realm, we encounter windows depicting fur traders and drapers from the north ambulatory - an homage to craftsmanship and trade. In contrast, Montigny's stained glass window representing August transports us to nature's beauty during summertime. The upper chapel's stunning stained glass windows from 1246-48 offer breathtaking views that captivate our senses. Among them is Notre Dame de la Belle Verriere at Cathedrale de Chartres; its radiant colors illuminate our spirits. Gothic architecture intertwines seamlessly with vitrail as seen in Histoire de Lubin (Saint) detail - showcasing how both art forms complement each other harmoniously. Montigny continues to enthrall with their depiction of May and April through vibrant stained glass windows that celebrate seasonal transitions. Finally, carpenters diligently working on St. Julian the Hospitaller window remind us that behind every masterpiece lies countless hours of dedication and skillful craftsmanship. Vitrail is not just about religious symbolism but also serves as a window into history, culture, and the human experience.