Chartres Stained Glass: The West Rose

Dating from the early 13th century, the west rose depicts the Last Judgment. In the center Christ sits in judgment displaying his five wounds. He is surrounded by the Four Evangelists and angels. The Twelve Apostles are on the left and right. Medallions above and below depict scenes including the resurrection of the dead, weighing of souls by the Archangel Michael, the redeemed being led to heaven by an angel, Abraham's Bosom symbolizing heaven, and the damned being led to hell by a demon.

West Rose Window (1200-50).

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