Neufchâteau, St-Nicolas- stained glass window
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This stained glass window represents God the Father at the top, on the left, Saint John the Baptist, baptizing Jesus, on the right, probably Noah and his relatives.
This stained glass window illustrates several biblical scenes. At the top of the window, a circular medallion represents God the Father on a cloud, dressed in white and red, his arms open in a sign of welcome. On the left, Saint John the Baptist, dressed in a red tunic, holds a shell to pour water and baptize Jesus in the Jordan. Jesus, kneeling in the water, is dressed in a simple blue drape. The dove of the Holy Spirit, descending from Heaven. On the right, Noah's Ark is visible, with human and animal figures. Noah and his relatives disembark after the flood. Two coats of arms are integrated into the decoration. The entire stained glass window is richly decorated with plant and floral motifs.This stained glass window illustrates several biblical scenes. At the top of the window, a circular medallion represents God the Father on a cloud, dressed in white and red, his arms open in a sign of welcome. On the left, Saint John the Baptist, dressed in a red tunic, holds a shell to pour water and baptize Jesus in the Jordan. Jesus, kneeling in the water, is dressed in a simple blue drape. The dove of the Holy Spirit, descending from Heaven. On the right, Noah's Ark is visible, with human and animal figures. Noah and his relatives disembark after the flood. Two coats of arms are integrated into the decoration. The entire stained glass window is richly decorated with plant and floral motifs.
This stained glass window illustrates several biblical scenes. At the top of the window, a circular medallion represents God the Father on a cloud, dressed in white and red, his arms open in a sign of welcome. On the left, Saint John the Baptist, dressed in a red tunic, holds a shell to pour water and baptize Jesus in the Jordan. Jesus, kneeling in the water, is dressed in a simple blue drape. The dove of the Holy Spirit, descending from Heaven. On the right, Noah's Ark is visible, with human and animal figures. Noah and his relatives disembark after the flood. Two coats of arms are integrated into the decoration. The entire stained glass window is richly decorated with plant and floral motifs.
