Amiens Cathedral
Videos
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Amiens, or simply Amiens Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Amiens. It is situated on a slight ridge overlooking the River Somm
Amiens Cathedral
Exterior of Amiens Cathedral
Cutaway plan of the cathedral
The Flamboyant south rose window (16th c.)
Rayonnant
Videos
Rayonnant was a style of Gothic Architecture which was developed in France in the 13th century. It was the defining style of the High Gothic period, and is often described as the high point of French
Upper level of Sainte-Chapelle, Paris (about 1250)
Rayonnant windows of clerestory and triforium, Early Gothic below
Rayonnant rose window
Rayonnant choir, begun in 1236, mainly 1241–1258