The stained-glass window in the Chartes Cathedral is a beautiful display of biblical occurrences. We see things from the Creation to the Good Samaritan, all encompassed in a magnificent, large window. The light that hits it is central to the main focus of Gothic architecture. They were all about playing with and manipulating light to make the buildings beautiful. The vibrantly colored glass, holding up the vaulted ceilings of the Chartes, is able to fill the room with just enough light, with the added appeal of bright colors.
The subjects of the stained glass art piece display the devotion to deity that the people of the Gothic period held. Not only did they worship in this building, but they painted of God, thought of God and spoke of God. This amazing piece of art is a good symbol of the time dedicated to God in this beautiful place.
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