File:York Minster Window n26 (Martydom window) (42995954721).jpg

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Dating from c1310–20. It was restored in 1948.

1a–1c Naturalistic grisaille with three medallions depicting the martyrdom of St Edmund. 2a–3a Kneeling donor "Vincent" presenting window. Inscription: ‘PRIEY [PV]R VINCENT’. Only one of two donors depicted presenting windows in the Minster. 2b–3b Virgin and Child. 2c–3c Male and female donor, kneeling with their hands raised in prayer. 4a–4c Grisaille with three medallions depicting the stoning of St Stephen. 5a–6a St Lawrence tortured on a gridiron. Inscription: ‘S(AN)C(TUS) LAURENCIUS’. 5b–6b St Denis between two executioners with swords. Two angels carry his soul to heaven. Inscription: ‘S(AN)C(TU)S DIONISIUS’. 5c–6c St Vincent tied to a cross between two executioners.

Borders: a and c alternate arms of Mowbray and Clare; b alternate lions of England and azure three crowns or (St Edmund). (John, Lord Mowbray, d 1322, was the son of Roger Mowbray and Rose Clare. He was governor of York in 1312.)

Tracery: A1 St Peter. A2 St Paul. B1 Christ in Majesty (much disturbed) (French 1986).
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Source York Minster Window n26 (Martydom window)
Author Jules & Jenny from Lincoln, UK
Camera location53° 57′ 44.36″ N, 1° 04′ 56.52″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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