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Canterbury Cathedral Stained Glass

Journey of the Magi
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Canterbury Cathedral's Stained Glass

Medieval stained glass panel depicting the Journey of the Magi. All are on horseback with their eyes fixed on the star above. Top center panel of the Second Typological Window (n. XV, 38; c.1180 AD).

This scene is flanked by two Old Testament scenes illustrating prophecies interpreted as referring to the Magi.

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