January 7th, Experiences
Outer Journey #7, January 7th 2020
It is quite crazy to think that this trip is already coming to an end. For our last full day in New Orleans, we spent our time exploring the St. Louis Cathedral which was break taking. We also toured the Ursuline Convent, the Pharmacy Museum, and many art galleries on Royal street. One thing that caught my eye was the art work that was wrapped around the entire Cathedral on the inside. More specifically, my most favorite part was the stained glass windows. The St. Louis Cathedral has many stained glass windows in the church's sanctuary that depict the life and death of King Louis IX, King of France. As I walked through the Cathedral, I couldn't help but gawk at the beauty of the stained glass windows. Looking at the sunlight shining through the stained glass, it created such a magical glow of hope and faith. If I were to ask someone to describe a regular window, the person would most likely start describing what they see through the window, the external environment. For example, looking at my hotel window while typing this blog, I would describe the window as big, clear, and see through. I can see a big brick building across the filled with what looks like office supplies and desks. I scan also see people walking outside on the streets, a bright blue sky and an amazing ray of light coming from the beaming sun. Now, let's think about stained glass windows.... The question is, how would you describe a stained glass window if you can't see through the window at an external environment? The answer is easy. Most if not all stained glass windows depict something whether it's a person, a place, a time, or something else. The stain glass windows in the St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans used a variety of colors and texture to create different patterns and forms of light to express important aspects of King Louis IX life.
The Early Years: Louis and his mother, Queen Blanche
The Coronation of Louis IX, King of France
The Marriage of King Louis IX and Marguerite of Provence
King Louis IX leaves on Crusade
Sickness and Death of King Louis IX
The body of King Louis IX is brought home to France
King Louis IX is canonized a Saint
It is quite crazy to think that this trip is already coming to an end. For our last full day in New Orleans, we spent our time exploring the St. Louis Cathedral which was break taking. We also toured the Ursuline Convent, the Pharmacy Museum, and many art galleries on Royal street. One thing that caught my eye was the art work that was wrapped around the entire Cathedral on the inside. More specifically, my most favorite part was the stained glass windows. The St. Louis Cathedral has many stained glass windows in the church's sanctuary that depict the life and death of King Louis IX, King of France. As I walked through the Cathedral, I couldn't help but gawk at the beauty of the stained glass windows. Looking at the sunlight shining through the stained glass, it created such a magical glow of hope and faith. If I were to ask someone to describe a regular window, the person would most likely start describing what they see through the window, the external environment. For example, looking at my hotel window while typing this blog, I would describe the window as big, clear, and see through. I can see a big brick building across the filled with what looks like office supplies and desks. I scan also see people walking outside on the streets, a bright blue sky and an amazing ray of light coming from the beaming sun. Now, let's think about stained glass windows.... The question is, how would you describe a stained glass window if you can't see through the window at an external environment? The answer is easy. Most if not all stained glass windows depict something whether it's a person, a place, a time, or something else. The stain glass windows in the St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter of New Orleans used a variety of colors and texture to create different patterns and forms of light to express important aspects of King Louis IX life.
The Early Years: Louis and his mother, Queen Blanche
The Coronation of Louis IX, King of France
The Marriage of King Louis IX and Marguerite of Provence
King Louis IX leaves on Crusade
Sickness and Death of King Louis IX
The body of King Louis IX is brought home to France
King Louis IX is canonized a Saint
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