Canterbury Cathedral

The Cure of Mad Henry of Fordwich

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In a two-panel story, "Mad Henry" is dragged by his friends to the tomb of St. Thomas, where he rants and raves all day. But after spending the night in the cathedral, he returns home perfectly sane. Here a dignified Henry prays at the tomb after his cure. The sticks and ropes that persuaded him to come can be seen left as ex-votos at the bottom.

Detail from Becket Miracle Window 4 (n. IV) in the north ambulatory. Second register from the bottom, right side.

See our Canterbury Cathedral Stained Glass Gallery for many more photos of these magnificent windows.

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