Chartres Cathedral Author:Etienne Houvet, Malcolm B. Miller (Revision) Our Lady of Chartres is one of the finest churches raised to the Glory of God and the Virgin Mary. Its structure is solid without heaviness, its proportions perfect, its magnificent steeples like an invitation to prayer, and the severe beauty of its west facade seeming to scorn vain ornaments. — The detailed and descriptive text covering both the... more » exterior and interior of the Chartres Cathedral is beautifully illustrated with black and white photographs, and one color plate of a magnificent stained glass window.« less