What is the purpose of Les vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle?

What is the purpose of Les vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle?

It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom, later hosted in the nearby Notre-Dame Cathedral until the 2019 fire, which it survived.

Where are the relics of Sainte Chapelle?

The Relics of Sainte-Chapelle are relics of Jesus Christ acquired by the French monarchy in the Middle Ages and now conserved by the Archdiocese of Paris. They were originally housed at Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, France and are now in the cathedral treasury of Notre-Dame de Paris.

Is Saint Chapelle free?

Adults pay full-price admission to Sainte-Chapelle, while children under 18 enter for free when accompanied by an adult. Disabled visitors and their escorts also enter for free (with a proper identity card).

Why was Sainte-Chapelle created?

The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stainedglass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité, to house the relics of the Passion of Christ.

Who built La Conciergerie?

Built between 1302 and 1313 by Enguerrand de Marigny, The four-aisled Gothic hall is 64m long, 27.5 wide and 8.5m high, a similar size to the those of the Mont-Saint-Michel and the Popes’ Palace in Avignon.

Why did King Louis construct Sainte-Chapelle in Paris?

King Louis IX used the Gothic architectural masterpiece, Sainte-Chapelle, to unify his kingdom and to convince his subjects that he was the God-given king.

What relics were in Notre Dame?

A look at what is known about Notre Dame’s treasures and their fate.

• CROWN OF THORNS. Regarded as the cathedral’s most sacred relic, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the Crown of Thorns was saved.
• FRAGMENT OF THE HOLY CROSS AND NAIL.
• THE ORGAN.
• THE ROOF.
• THE BELLS.
• STAINED GLASS WINDOWS.
• PAINTINGS.
• STATUES.

How do you pronounce Slainte?

“Cheers” in Irish is sláinte which is pronounced a bit like “slawn-che”. Sláinte means “health”, and if you’re feeling brave, you can say sláinte is táinte (“slawn-che iss toin-che”), meaning “health and wealth”.

Can you go inside Sainte-Chapelle?

Visiting conditions The Sainte-Chapelle is situated within the perimeter of the Palace of Justice; all visitors must comply to the security controls at the entrance. – The entrance ticket gives access to all areas of the monument open to visitors.

Qui a créé les vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle?

Les vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle sont créés à la demande de saint Louis, roi de France, pour décorer sa nouvelle Sainte-Chapelle.

Comment décrire les vitraux d’une chapelle haute?

En général, on décrit les vitraux de la chapelle haute en partant de la fenêtre au nord voisine de la façade ouest pour continuer jusqu’à la fenêtre près de la façade au sud. Pour Louis Grodecki et Jean Verrier, il faut distinguer dans l’ensemble des verrières plusieurs cycles.

Qui a inventé les vitraux de la chapelle basse?

Chapelle basse : L’ensemble des vitraux originaux de la chapelle basse ont disparu dans l’inondation de 1690. Les huit vitraux de la chapelle datent du XIXe siècle sur des sujets proposés par François de Guilhermy et réalisés par Steinheil.

Pourquoi les vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle sont-ils rachetés par les collectionneurs anglais?

Ils sont en grande partie rachetés par des collectionneurs anglais, car outre-Manche, le mouvement pour la préservation du patrimoine naît dès le tout début du XIXe siècle. Des vitraux de la Sainte-Chapelle se retrouvent ainsi dans des musées anglais, dans les églises de Twycross et Wilton, et même à la cathédrale de Canterbury.