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The triforium and the clerestory are entirely walled with stained glass, filling the center of the cathedral with light. [31] The rose windows are later additions. The north rose window is in the Rayonnant style, while the later south rose window is in the Flamboyant style. The spire over the central crossing was added between 1529 and 1533. [2]
The most prominent features of the Rayonnant style were the enormous rose windows installed in the transepts and facades, made possible by the use of bar tracery. The design of the windows gave the name Rayonnant ("Radiant") to the style. [2] The first major church built in the new style was Amiens Cathedral (1220-1271).
Diagram of Tarisel's iron supports for crumbling pillars in Amiens Cathedral. There is no document that shows what year Tarisel became master mason of Amiens Cathedral; but it seems certain beyond doubt that he fulfilled these duties in 1482–1483. On 7 March 1497, he visited all the cloistered houses subject to the cathedral chapter. Shortly ...
In the 12th century, large rose windows were also added to the north and south transepts. The transept roses at Notre Dame date to 1250 (north) and 1260 (south). Besides Notre Dame, other notable Rayonnant windows were constructed at Reims Cathedral and Amiens Cathedral. These featured additional subdividing bars, arches and circles.
A hero priest sprinted into the building to rescue the Crown.
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