Sainte-Chapelle, Paris: Royal chapel construction and stained glass program (1241–1248)

1. Louis IX founds a new palatine chapel

   Jan 1, 1241Labels: Louis IX, Palais de, Relic chapel

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   • Sainte Chapelle CMN

2. Construction begins on Sainte-Chapelle

   Jan 1, 1242Labels: Sainte-Chapelle, Two-level chapel, Gothic construction

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3. Upper chapel glazing program takes shape

   Jan 1, 1243Labels: Upper chapel, Stained glass, Glazing program

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   • Sainte Chapelle CMN

4. Iconographic cycle emphasizes sacred history and monarchy

   Jan 1, 1244Labels: Iconographic cycle, Capetian monarchy, Biblical narrative

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5. 15 bays filled with extensive narrative glass

   Jan 1, 1245Labels: 15 bays, Stained-glass cycle, Narrative glass

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   • Sainte Chapelle CMN

6. Foundation charter establishes Sainte-Chapelle clergy

   Jan 1, 1246Labels: Foundation charter, Sainte-Chapelle clergy, Louis IX

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   • Louis IX Wiki

7. Completion approaches after rapid building campaign

   Jan 1, 1247Labels: Building campaign, Sainte-Chapelle, Rapid construction

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8. Sainte-Chapelle is consecrated in Paris

   Apr 26, 1248Labels: Consecration, Sainte-Chapelle, Capetian palace

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9. Passion relics installed in the upper chapel

   Apr 26, 1248Labels: Passion relics, Upper chapel, Crown of

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   • Sainte Chapelle CMN

10. Stained glass ensemble totals 1,113 panels

    Apr 26, 1248Labels: Stained-glass ensemble, 1 113, 15 bays

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11. Narrative cycle exceeds 1,100 scenes

    Apr 26, 1248Labels: Narrative cycle, 1 100, Courtly style

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12. Sainte-Chapelle stands as Rayonnant model

    Apr 27, 1248Labels: Rayonnant model, Sainte-Chapelle, Skeletal structure

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    • Britannica Glass