My choice for this year’s visual research topic is: «The Role of Light in Gothic Cathedral Stained Glass.» This selection is by no means arbitrary; it stems from several reasons linked to my personal affection for Gothic architecture and stained glass, which infuse the somber interior spaces with a light that feels sacred. Primarily, in the 13th century, following the reconstruction of the basilica choir by Abbot Suger (1140–1144), light began to play a structural role in the creation of the Gothic cathedral. In this sacred space, light functions as an instrument—it is understood as a visible manifestation of God, and the colored glass of the stained glass helps create a filter