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John at Acre. But none of these explanations seem very convincing, and the history and significance of the crescent in the roof seem likely to remain a mystery.
Before we turn from Becket and his shrine to the other monuments in the Trinity Chapel, we must call the attention of our readers to the stained windows which depict the miracles of the sainted martyr. The chapel was at one time entirely surrounded with glass of this sort, but only a portion has sur- vived the ravages of the Puritans. "... Of these windows," says Austin, " unfortunately but three remain, but they are sufficient to attest their rare beauty ; and for excellence of drawing, har- mony of colouring, and purity of design, are justly considered unequalled. The skill with which the minute figures are repre- sented cannot even at this day be surpassed ; it is extraordinary to see how every feeling of joy or sorrow, pain and enjoyment, 84 Canterbury Cathedral.
is expressed both in feature and position. But in nothing is the superiority of these windov/s shown more than the beautiful scrolls and borders which surmount the windows, and grace- fully connect the groups of medallions." Most of these windows probably contained representations of Becket, and so were doomed to destruction by the decree of Henry VIIL, in which " his Grace straitly chargeth and commandeth, that henceforth the said Thomas Becket shall not be esteemed, named, reputed, nor called a saint, but Bishop Becket, and that his images and pictures throughout the whole realm shall be put down and avoided out of all churches and chapels, and other places ; and that from henceforth the days used to be festivals in his name shall not be observed, nor the service, office, antiphonies, collects and prayers in his name read, but rased and put out of all books." This proclamation was rigorously carried out though the stained windows which come within its terms have, in some cases, escaped destruction.
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John at Acre. But none of these explanations seem very convincing, and the history and significance of the crescent in the roof seem likely to remain a mystery.
Before we turn from Becket and his shrine to the other monuments in the Trinity Chapel, we must call the attention of our readers to the stained windows which depict the miracles of the sainted martyr. The chapel was at one time entirely surrounded with glass of this sort, but only a portion has sur- vived the ravages of the Puritans. "... Of these windows," says Austin, " unfortunately but three remain, but they are sufficient to attest their rare beauty ; and for excellence of drawing, har- mony of colouring, and purity of design, are justly considered unequalled. The skill with which the minute figures are repre- sented cannot even at this day be surpassed ; it is extraordinary to see how every feeling of joy or sorrow, pain and enjoyment, 84 Canterbury Cathedral.
is expressed both in feature and position. But in nothing is the superiority of these windov/s shown more than the beautiful scrolls and borders which surmount the windows, and grace- fully connect the groups of medallions." Most of these windows probably contained representations of Becket, and so were doomed to destruction by the decree of Henry VIIL, in which " his Grace straitly chargeth and commandeth, that henceforth the said Thomas Becket shall not be esteemed, named, reputed, nor called a saint, but Bishop Becket, and that his images and pictures throughout the whole realm shall be put down and avoided out of all churches and chapels, and other places ; and that from henceforth the days used to be festivals in his name shall not be observed, nor the service, office, antiphonies, collects and prayers in his name read, but rased and put out of all books." This proclamation was rigorously carried out though the stained windows which come within its terms have, in some cases, escaped destruction.
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