31/07/2026
A masterpiece you'll never stop discovering. ❤️
This is a section of the monumental neo-Gothic Last Judgment stained-glass window in St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, created from a design by the renowned Czech artist Max Švabinský.
At its center is the Trimorphion – Christ the Judge, accompanied by the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist, who, in Christian tradition, intercede on behalf of humanity.
Surrounding them are the principal patron saints of the Czech lands: St. Wenceslas, turning toward the Virgin Mary, St. Adalbert, and St. Ludmila, with St. Peter and St. Paul standing on either side.
Below them, St. Michael the Archangel carries out the Final Judgment, separating the saved from the damned and guiding souls toward Heaven or Hell.
The next time you visit St. Vitus Cathedral, take a few extra minutes to admire this incredible window. The longer you look, the more you'll discover – from its breathtaking play of light to its extraordinary wealth of symbolism and intricate details.
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