This panel of civil stained glass, produced in the 15th century, comes from the Hôtel de la Bessée in Villefranche-sur-Saône.
It depicts a game of chess, which also connotes romantic sparring. The lady appears to be feigning surprise at her distracted suitor.
This highly detailed courtly scene has been carefully executed, with the techniques of grisaille and silver yellow employed on white glass.
Though very popular among the cultivated aristocratic elite, few examples of civil stained glass remain today.
Inventory no.: Cl. 23422
Height: 54.2 cm
Width: 54 cm
Period: 2nd quarter of the 15th century
Technique: stained glass
En raison des Jeux Olympiques de Paris, le musée sera entièrement fermé les vendredi 26 et samedi 27 juillet 2024. Des ajustements horaires pourraient intervenir sur toute la durée de la compétition. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
Due to the Paris Olympic Games, the museum will be completely closed on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July 2024. Schedule adjustments may be made throughout the competition. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Debido a los Juegos Olímpicos de París, el museo permanecerá completamente cerrado el viernes 26 y el sábado 27 de julio de 2024. Es posible que se realicen ajustes horarios a lo largo de la competición. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.