{"id":7586,"date":"2014-12-24T03:00:01","date_gmt":"2014-12-24T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drfumblefinger.com\/wrdprs\/?p=7586"},"modified":"2017-08-23T22:55:38","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T04:55:38","slug":"pic-of-the-week-december-25-2014-madonna-and-child-chartres-cathedral-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/drfumblefinger.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/pic-of-the-week-december-25-2014-madonna-and-child-chartres-cathedral-france\/","title":{"rendered":"“Pic of the Week”, December 25, 2014: Madonna and Child, Chartres Cathedral, France"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today’s highlighted photo(s) come from one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Europe, Chartres, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>  Chartres was built in the 12th century and is unique because it was constructed and furnished in only 66 years, a remarkably short time in an era when it often took centuries to complete such massive projects.  As such, the building has a harmony of architecture, stained glass and decor that represent the values of the time.  It\u2019s long been a site of Christian pilgrimage.<\/p>\n

In the spirit of Christmas, today’s highlighted photos are scenes of the Madonna and child.  Enjoy these historic artworks!<\/p>\n

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