Sainte-Chapelle, Paris

Looking up at the stained glass windows of Saint-Chapelle in Paris, France. This jewel of Gothic architecture is home to 1,113 scenes from the Bible, told in stunning colors and light. This photo captures the breathtaking beauty of Saint-Chapelle's upper chapel. The viewer's gaze is drawn upwards to the soaring stained glass windows, which fill the space with a kaleidoscope of colors. The windows depict scenes from the Old and New Testaments, from the Creation of Adam and Eve to the Last Judgment. The light filtering through the stained glass creates a magical atmosphere in the chapel. The walls and columns seem to disappear, and the viewer feels suspended in a space of pure beauty. Saint-Chapelle is a truly awe-inspiring place, and this photo perfectly captures its magic. Saint-Chapelle was built in the 13th century by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Christian relics, including the Crown of Thorns. It is considered to be one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world. The upper chapel is particularly notable for its stained glass windows, which are some of the largest and most well-preserved in Europe.

Inside Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, the stained glass windows reach high above, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. The vaulted ceiling is painted a deep blue and dotted with gold stars. The light filtering through the glass illuminates the intricate details of the architecture.

Sainte-Chapelle, Paris · 2019