Arts: Chartres Cathedral (built 1194-1220) contains 176 medie…

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Did you know? Chartres Cathedral (built 1194-1220) contains 176 medieval stained-glass windows — the largest surviving collection still in their original setting. The famous "Chartres blue" is a lost technique; modern attempts to recreate the exact shade have all failed.

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Chartres Cathedral (built 1194-1220) contains 176 medieval stained-glass windows — the largest surviving collection still in their original setting. The famous "Chartres blue" is a lost technique; modern attempts to recreate the exact shade have all failed.

De Kathedraal van Chartres (gebouwd 1194-1220) bevat 176 middeleeuwse glas-in-loodramen — de grootste verzameling ter wereld die nog op originele plek hangt. Het beroemde "Chartres-blauw" is een verloren techniek; moderne pogingen om de exacte tint na te maken zijn allemaal mislukt.

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