Window roundel, associated with Anne of Denmark

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This window roundel, dated 1600, is one of the few complete examples of early stained glass to have survived in Scotland. It would have been cut, decorated and mounted by a glass-wright, probably in a royal palace or associated church building.

The roundel shows the royal arms of Scotland impaling those of Anne of Denmark, the wife of James VI. It bears the motto: 'In my Defenc[e] God me Defend.'

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-606-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1996.263
• Date: 1600
  
• Material: Stained glass. Inscription: [1600]
  Roundel, stained glass
  
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• What: Roundel, stained glass
  
• Subject:
• Who: Queen Anne of Denmark
  
• Where: Denmark
  SCOTLAND
  
• Event:
• Description: Stained glass roundel with the Royal Arms of Scotland impaling the Arms of Queen Anne of Denmark, dated 1600
  
• References:
  • Marshall, R. K. (ed). Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart. Edinburgh: NGS & NMS, 1990 
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