Zürich’s Chagall Windows

We all met up again today in Zürich after our various adventures, and explored the old city in Zürich and window-shopped a bit a bit (not to mention visiting a fine antiquarian bookstore or two).

We must really thank CH for the tip about Marc Chagall’s windows in the Fraumünster; somehow, none of the info AM looked at (though admittedly, this was not much) pointed out these gems, and it was only in the afternoon that the necessity of a trip across the river to see them was remembered. These windows, executed in the late 60s, are not to be missed: though Chagall’s work often seems to glow of its own accord, this afternoon the ethereal glow was heightened by the sunny day outside and the striking distinction between each differently-colored panel. These photos don’t begin to do justice, even on the level of documentation (nor, really, do the images provided by this google search, though many come a bit closer).

Can you find MM in this one?

The windows are even more remarkable for their unobtrusive integration into a 17th century church with partially intact frescoes framing them in a glowing timeliness.

Then, on to the warm and gracious home of OH’s daughter DL and family, with a wonderful home-cooked dinner on (yet another) veranda. MM has (re?)discovered gazpacho, and the company was delightful.