Early in the morning, I enjoy spending time looking at and working with my photos. It's how I start my day.
I especially enjoy taking close-up shots apart and putting them back together again so that I can post them on the blog despite the size limitations the software imposes. The one below is a single photo that I have cut into two pieces, top and bottom. Each half will pop up as a larger photo if you click or tap on it.
This is a window in the church at Azay-le-Rideau, an hour or more from Saint-Aignan by car. The Michelin guide describes the church as « curieuse » because the building includes architectural elements built as early as the 5th and 6th centuries, but also elements from the 11th, 12th, and 16th.
Compared with late nineteenth century stained glass windows, this one is absolutely magnificent. So much more vibrant. Good work.
ReplyDeleteCe vitrail est l'œuvre de Max Ingrand, un maître-verrier très connu.
DeleteSo, we could note that it dates from 1955, replacing the early windows, which were destroyed during WWII. Thanks for pointing out this name, chm. Info in French
DeleteAmazingly wonderful.. I have a special fondness for all sorts of things made of glass that are especially old ... I mean, really, it is glass ! How long do drinking glasses last in your house ? See what I mean :)
ReplyDeleteThe way they made the blue robes look like they are actually folding and not glass is just mind boggling ..
A masterpiece! Thanks for piecing it together for us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your efforts. This window is beautiful. Love the angels at the bottom with halos and red wings.
ReplyDeleteYes ! That has to be rare, angels with red wings :)
DeleteWow, beautiful stained glass captured in your photo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment.
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