The Five Sisters, York Minster
1907
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1907
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a tall, narrow church window filled with small, diamond-shaped panes of glass. The light pouring through makes the window glow against the dark stone walls. Below, a few tiny figures stand in the dim space, looking up. The window’s name is *The Five Sisters*—five tall, arched sections of glass that let in just enough light to make the room feel quiet. The artist used deep shadows and soft edges to create that mood. If you like this style, look up *chiaroscuro*—it’s the technique of strong light and dark contrasts.
