Which is a circular stained-glass window with decorative motifs?

• A. Rotunda
• B. Stipple engraving
• C. Vanishing point
• D. Rose window

Answer: (D)

A rose window is a circular stained-glass window with decorative motifs arranged like petals radiating from a central point. It’s a hallmark of Gothic architecture, created with intricate stone tracery that splits the circle into radial segments filled with colorful glass, often depicting symbolic or biblical imagery. This combination of circular shape and ornamental glass makes it unmistakable as a rose window. The other terms refer to different ideas: a rotunda is a round building or room, not a window type; stipple engraving is a printmaking technique using dots to create shading; and a vanishing point is a perspective drawing concept, not related to windows.