Fenestella (Noun)
Meaning
Oval or circular opening; to allow light into a dome or vault.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The architect carefully designed the fenestella to allow a beam of light to illuminate the altar below.
- A series of fenestellas were incorporated into the design of the Pantheon to provide natural light to the interior.
- The fenestella in the dome of the cathedral was a striking feature, allowing sunlight to pour in and highlight the intricate stone carvings.
- The ancient Roman engineers used fenestellas to bring light into the underground tunnels and chambers of the Colosseum.
- The small fenestella in the vaulted ceiling of the chapel cast a dim but beautiful pattern of light on the stone floor below.