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
Jeudi 14 décembre, le musée ouvrira exceptionnellement ses portes à 10h seulement. Nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée.
This Thursday 14 December, the museum will open its doors at 10 a.m. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Este jueves 14 de Diciembre, el museo abrirá sus puertas a las 10 de la mañana. Rogamos disculpen las molestias ocasionadas.