Title

Rouen Cathedral, St. Julian the Hospitaller window, north side of the choir, c. 1220-1230, Gothic stained glass, France.

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Creator

Stuart Henry Rosenberg

Description

Just below the apex of the window. Top: Julian takes the Devil across the river, as is his job. The black figure is the Devil and Julian is the glowing saintly figure. Left: Julian brings the passenger back.ote that from this moment, Julian has a halo, the mark of holiness. Right: In a last-ditch effort, the Devil tempt Julian and his wife, in their bed, to ""commit the sin of the flesh."" Bottom: On the river bank, in front of the hospital door, Julian's wife waits, a lamp in her hand.

Coverage-Spatial

France

Coverage-Temporal

c. 1220-1230