Sentences with phrase «century stained glass window»

Among the new arrivals is a significant set of 10 time - based media works from the collection of Peter and Mari Shaw, including Melik Ohanian's The Hand (2002), and Promises (2001) by Anri Sala; 12 Japanese paintings from the literati, Zen and Kano schools, from the Gitter - Yelen collection; several examples of American furniture design; and an exceptional 16th - century stained glass window by French artist Jean Chastellain depicting The Adoration of the Magi.

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It was during this time that the Church developed scholasticism, built the Gothic cathedrals (with their stained - glass windows and monuments), created the universities and the hospitals, encouraged the sciences and technical progress, perfected international relations between states, abolished slavery, advanced social progress and raised the condition of women, in such a way that, in the fourteenth century, Europe had far surpassed all the other continents.

A window depicting the Deposition and Entombment of Christ by the greatest stained - glass designer of the sixteenth century, Guillaume de Marcillat is stunning: It once hung between Pontormo's frescoes of the Angel Gabriel and Virgin Annunciate in Santa Felicita in Florence, where the grieving Mary of the window, directly above the altar, looked across at her younger, joyful counterpart of the Annunciation.

The decor found here is both romantic and grandiose, featuring glamorous white stone colonnades, marble and wooden floors and stained - glass side windows all inspired from the elegant era belonging to the turn of the twentieth century.

- century Chiesa di Santa Teresa, with its restrained Neoclassical façade and to finish visit the Piazza del Duomo, where the city's cathedral boasts a tall, tapering bell tower, stained glass windows, and a marble altar decorated with lapis lazuli.

Next stop is the 17th - century Chiesa di Santa Teresa, with its restrained Neoclassical façade and to finish visit the Piazza del Duomo, where the city's cathedral boasts a tall, tapering bell tower, stained glass windows, and a marble altar decorated with lapis lazuli.

Inversnaid Bunkhouse was originally a 19th century church, now converted into quality budget accommodation and a licensed restaurant, with original stained glass windows.

Set in a 19th century historic church building with original features such as stained glass windows and high ceilings.

A history that began in the fourth century with a Roman fortress and settlement has bestowed a wealth of stunningly - preserved historic buildings upon Boppard from the remains of the original Roman city wall to the twelfth - century Church of St. Severus, notable for its twin spires and beautiful stained - glass windows, and to the many half - timbered houses which were built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

After it has been converted into a bed and breakfast and completely renovated, the mansion was furnished with all modern amenities, but many of the original features that give it today's timeless charm remained: original 19th century chandeliers, spectacular fireplaces, stained glass windows, the original intricate woodwork and a zinc - lined safe.

Pender explores diverse sources, such as medieval stained glass windows and instruments of 19th Century «Chromo - therapists», to create her own sculpture of color and light.»

Today the Collection includes approximately 4,800 objects and is primarily composed of late - 19th and 20th - century works, ranging from Picasso's monumental public sculpture Bust of Sylvette, sited in the plaza of Silver Towers apartments, on Bleecker Street, to a stained glass window from Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, in Buffalo, New York.

While executing a major project of stained - glass (and sliced - stone) windows for Zurich's Grossmünster Cathedral, Polke has also been making eccentric paintings that recycle nearly a half century's worth of his motifs and ideas in a gorgeous guise.

The new eco stained glass windows for the historic church — which dates from the 13th century — were created by artist and light designer Bruce Munro.

Like stained - glass windows and doors, 19th Century wood trim or other items that may require additional money to replace to keep the character of the home.

«We bought an old turn - of - the - century Victorian with stained glass windows and beautiful woodwork.