proto-Corinthian vase painting

olpe (a single-handled vase for wine), dated 630-615 BC; tall with a small dip on the mouth to help pouring; with black figure drawings of animals depicted on the outside of the vase; also featured are small dotted flowers throughout the background (a common pattern on pottery in this period).  Found in Sicily, Italy, 36.4cm tall, terracotta,

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Gothic window

north transept rose of Chartres Cathedral donated by Blanche of Castile, represents the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven, surrounded by Biblical kings and prophets. Below is St Anne, mother of the Virgin, with four righteous leaders; includes the arms of France and Castile.