The Pelican Window

Of the three east gable windows, this is the window on the left. The main detail shows a pelican in its nest with four chicks. The pelican is vulning – pecking at its breast to draw blood with which to feed its young, and three drops of red blood are visible at the tip of its beak (you may have to enlarge the image to see them). The “Pelican in its Piety” is a symbol of Christ’s passion.