Five Sisters Window

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The Five Sisters Window is a famous 13th-century lancet stained glass window in York Minster, renowned for its intricate grisaille design and great height.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf lancet window
medieval artwork
stained glass window
architecturalStyle Gothic architecture
colorScheme predominantly grey and white
completionDate 13th century
country United Kingdom
dedicatedTo women who died in World War I
hasArtisticStyle abstract ornament
non-figurative decoration
hasConservationStatus actively conserved
hasCulturalSignificance memorial to women who died in World War I
hasDesign foliage motifs
geometric patterns
grisaille glass
hasFeature lead cames forming patterns
pointed Gothic arches
stone mullions between lancets
hasNameOrigin named for its five lancets
hasNumberOfLancets 5
hasShape tall narrow lancets
hasType ecclesiastical stained glass
heritageDesignation part of Grade I listed building York Minster
inception 13th century
isTouristAttraction true
locatedIn England
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
York
York Minster
material lead
stained glass
stone tracery
memorialType war memorial
notableFor great height
intricate grisaille design
monochrome appearance
orientation north
ownedBy Dean and Chapter of York
partOf Church of England property
York Minster
surface form: north transept of York Minster

stained glass collection of York Minster
subjectOf art historical studies of medieval glass
guidebooks about York Minster
underwentRestoration 20th century
21st century
usedFor liturgical and devotional setting
visibleFrom interior of north transept

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York Minster hasPart Five Sisters Window