Rose window

Interior of the rose at Strasbourg Cathedral

Rose window is a word used to describe a round window design, which is similar to the many petals of a rose. Most often the term is used to describe the round windows of some churches, especially those built in Gothic style.

Architectural drawing of the rose window of Strasbourg Cathedral, France
Outside view of the rose at Strasbourg Cathedral

Rose Window Media

San Pedro, Ávila, Spain
cathédrale de Chartres, la façade ouest, Eure-et-Loir (France).
Façade ouest de la cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris, France
Reims Cathedral, France
The rose window of Lancing College chapel
Symbolism: the north rose of Notre Dame, Paris, has at its centre the Blessed Virgin Mary and Christ Child in Majesty, surrounded by prophets and saints.
Symbolism: the north rose of the Abbey of St Denis, Paris, showing God the Creator, surrounded by the Days of Creation, the Order of the Heavens represented by the Zodiac and the Order of Earth as represented by the Labours of the Months. In the corners are the Fall of Mankind.

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