Saint-Pierre
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The Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Poitiers, France, is a significant example of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Construction began in the 12th century and continued into the 16th century, largely in the Angevin Gothic style.1
Key features include:
* A Crucifixion window, believed to be a gift from Henry II of England.1
* Some of the oldest carved wooden pews in France, located in the choir.1
The cathedral is situated in Poitiers, a city historically significant for its strategic location and role in various French and English conflicts. The city itself boasts other Romanesque architectural gems, such as the Notre-Dame-la-Grande church.1
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PoitiersThe Saint-Pierre cathedral (12th–16th century), built largely in the local Gothic style known as Angevin (after the counts of Anjou and their descendants), has a Crucifixion window (12th century) that is said to be a gift of Henry II of England. The carved wooden pews in…
Read MoreThe Saint-Pierre cathedral (12th–16th century), built largely in the local Gothic style known as Angevin (after the counts of Anjou and their descendants), has a Crucifixion window (12th century) that is said to be a gift of Henry II of England. The carved wooden pews in…
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stained glassTraditional techniques…square metres) in area, the Poitiers Cathedral Crucifixion window contains approximately 175 square feet (16.3 square metres) of stained glass, and the Life of Christ in Chartres contains more than 250 square feet (23.2 square metres). A much more elaborate system of subdivisions in the window opening, consisting of vertical…
Read More…square metres) in area, the Poitiers Cathedral Crucifixion window contains approximately 175 square feet (16.3 square metres) of stained glass, and the Life of Christ in Chartres contains more than 250 square feet (23.2 square metres). A much more elaborate system of subdivisions in the window opening, consisting of vertical…
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