Square detail of a colourful French Tree of Jesse, a visual guide to the ancestors of Christ, featuring kings of ancient Israel and Judah, identified by their crowns and sceptres, among more than 40 biblical characters supported by daisy-like blossoms sprouting from its branches. Stained glass installed in 1512 in the Église Saint-Rémi at Ceffonds, a village in the Champagne region of northeast France.
Ceffonds, Haute-Marne, Grand Est, France: kings of ancient Israel and Judah, identified by their crowns, sceptres and names on scrolls, are among biblical characters depicted in a colourful stained glass Tree of Jesse, a visual guide to the ancestors of Christ, made by the master glassmakers of Troyes, historic capital of the Champagne region, and installed in 1512 in the village church, the Église Saint-Rémi de Ceffonds. Jesse, father of King David, sits in one of the bottom panels, with the tree growing out of his body. On its ascent to the top of the window, where St Mary holds the infant Jesus, its many branches sprout large green leaves and daisy-like flowers or blossoms bearing more than 40 biblical figures, including Old Testament patriarchs. The windows at Ceffonds were installed from 1510 to 1524, as the church was rebuilt. Champenoise School painted glass made in the Champagne region - and in particular in the Troyes workshops - was renowned at that time for its intense blues, striking reds, vivid emerald greens and vibrant chrome yellows. Troyenne glass was installed in many churches in the river valleys and departments of the Aube, Marne, Upper Marne and Yonne. Apart from vivid colours, it can be identified by the inclusion of small narrative scenes and halos with beaded decoration.
Size: 2276px × 2276px
Location: Ceffonds, Haute-Marne, Grand Est, France
Photo credit: © Terence Kerr / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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