This window was put in in 1860 by the Mechelen workshop of J.-Fr. Pluys.
It represents the Proclamation of the Dogma of Our Lady Mary’s Immaculate Conception. The timpan represents the creation of the earth. Next to the figure of the pope one sees the one of cardinal Sterckx. The man at the front, to the right, clad as a master of ceremonies and holding his hand at his sword-hilt is the artist himself: L.-Fr. Pluys.*
From Sint-Romboutskathedraal MECHELEN (English Edition)*
Awesome stained glass photos as always.
Thank you
I had to Google Mechelen as I had not heard of it before. It sounds just beautiful! We drove to Bruges from London last year and I’d love to drive to other destinations in Brussels.
Mechelen is a very interesting city to visit, it has lots of history. On my previous visit to Belgium we drove all the way from Shropshire to Bruges.
Oh yes indeed.
It is a spectacular window isn’t it?
Hi Cherie, What beautiful windows and you captured them well. I had not heard of Mechelen either. Looks like a very interesting city from another of your posts showing the outside of the cathedral and the buildings. Now off to google the city of Mechelen.
The windows and artwork are fabulous as is the architecture of the building.
The tourist information website is a good place to find out more about Mechelen.
I visited a a very cool pub converted from a disused church in Nottingham just a few days ago. Their main stained glass window was very, very impressive!
Is that in the centre of Nottingham? My brother lives near Nottingham and there might be a chance to visit!
Yes, it’s located right next to Nottingham Contemporary.
Thank you