Which cathedral contains the 13th-century stained-glass window known as the Bishop’s Eye?

Lincoln Cathedral contains the 13th-century stained-glass window known as the Bishop’s Eye.

The Bishop’s Eye is a rose window in the south transept of Lincoln Cathedral. It was made during the 13th century and is one of the cathedral’s best-known examples of medieval glazing. Its circular tracery and colored glass reflect the structural and decorative ambition of Gothic architecture.

Lincoln Cathedral also has another major rose window, the Dean’s Eye, in the north transept. The two names refer to their positions and ecclesiastical associations, and distinguishing them is a useful way to avoid a common mix-up. The Bishop’s Eye faces south, while the Dean’s Eye faces north.

Like many medieval windows, the Bishop’s Eye has undergone conservation and repair over the centuries. Its survival nevertheless preserves an important record of English Gothic design, when large traceried openings allowed churches to combine stone geometry with colored light.