stained glass

This portion of an early 13th century stained glass panel in Chartres Cathedral shows the occupations of the months for September (harvesting grapes), October (barreling wine), November (killing a hog), and December (feasting). November is actually mislabeled as December, even though the image correctly labeled December sits directly above it. The matching zodiac symbols are also shown in the panel, but they are not visible in this picture -- they are just off to the left.

The image of Christ enthroned appears at the very top of the calendar (which is read from bottom to top). He sits between the Greek letters alpha and omega, showing Christ's dominion over time in its eternal sense.

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Occupations of the Months

Dolly Jørgensen

10.07.2008