Bourges Cathedral
Apocalypse Window: Top Register
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Top register of the Apocalypse Window in the ambulatory of Bourges Cathedral, dating from c.1215-25. In the center is the Triumph of Christ, showing Christ in a mandorla held aloft by angels. The bottom medallions show St. Peter receiving the righteous in heaven, the Lamb of God is at top left, and the top right shows Ecclesia (Church) nursing her members.
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