Forty-four stained-glass windows (dating from 1540–44) recount the mythological tale of Psyche in Chantilly’s Condé Museum, France. These windowpanes were prepared by the "grisaille" technique with highlights in silver yellow stain on white glass. They relate the history of Psyche. Venus, who wanted to punish Psyche because her beauty offended her, orders her sun Cupid to avenge her. But Cupid falls in love with Pysche. Venus, extremely annoyed, persecutes the two young lovers until Jupiter takes them under his protection. Finally, all of the protagonists are reunited at the banquet of the gods. The photos were taken on April 11, 2009.
11 Comments
Brenda Loveless 09 Aug 2009
these photo's are really works of art!Warren Ballard 07 Aug 2009
Excellent photos Lilli!Alberto D'Assumpcao 07 Aug 2009
Fantastic captures, Lili!!! Just perfect!Robert Cobb 07 Aug 2009
Beautifully captured Lili...what a wonderous sight!!Teresa Blanton 07 Aug 2009
very interestingPatty Day 07 Aug 2009
What lovely windows, awesome image!!Loredana 07 Aug 2009
ExcellentSigridur Bachmann 07 Aug 2009
"" STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL ! ""Maria Anna Machado 07 Aug 2009
BEAUTIFUL...THANKS.Sharon Gonzalez 07 Aug 2009
VERY WONDERFUL STAINED GLASS, LILI. AND SUPERB PHOTOS.KC CHANG 07 Aug 2009
JUST MAGNIFICENT!!