Alancet windowis a tall, narrowwindowwith a sharplancet pointed archat its top.[1]It acquired the "lancet" name from its resemblance to alance.[2]Instances of this architectural element are typical ofGothicchurchedifices of the earliest period. Lancet windows may occur singly, or paired under a single moulding, or grouped in an odd number with the tallest window at the centre.
The lancet window first appeared in the earlyFrench Gothicperiod (c. 1140–1200), and later in theEnglish periodof Gothic architecture (1200–1275). So common was the lancet window feature that this era is sometimes known as the "Lancet Period".[3]
The termlancet windowis properly applied to windows of austere form, withouttracery.Paired windows were sometimes surmounted by a simple opening such as aquatrefoilcut inplate tracery.This form gave way to the more ornate, multi-light traceried window.
Examples
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Early English lancet windows, built 1234, east end ofSouthwell Minster,Nottinghamshire, England -
Late 13th century Y tracery in lancet windows of chancel of St Helen's church,Barnoldby le Beck,Lincolnshire, England
See also
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References
edit- ^Buffalo ArchitectureArchived5 September 2006 at theWayback Machine,Retrieved 24 October 2006
- ^"Lancet window | Gothic, Gothic Revival & Stained Glass | Britannica".www.britannica.com.Retrieved16 August2023.
- ^Express, Britain."Gothic Architecture in England".Britain Express.Retrieved16 August2023.
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