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Compte de L'Oeuvre de la Cathédrale de Chartres en 1415-1416

By Luc. Merlet
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A meticulous early fifteenth-century cathedral account reproduces a one-year ledger of expenditures for liturgical supplies and building work, itemizing purchases and payments for candles, torches, ceremonial fixtures, stained-glass work, and craftsmen's wages. The editor provides a careful transcription with explanatory notes on the manuscript's discovery, physical condition, and meanings of medieval liturgical objects. Entries show recurring weekly disbursements and festival-specific outlays, record payments to glaziers and laborers, and list quantities and costs for lighting and processional equipment. The text offers a granular view of financial administration, material culture, and practical maintenance of a major medieval church.

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Luc. Merlet

Luc Merlet was a French author known for his historical work, "Compte de L'Oeuvre de la Cathédrale de Chartres en 1415-1416." This text provides a detailed account of the construction and artistic endeavors associated with the iconic Chartres Cathedral during the early 15th century. Merlet's contributions offer valuable insights into medieval architecture and the cultural significance of religious structures in France. His work is a notable reference for those interested in the history of Gothic cathedrals and the socio-political context of the time.

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