Painted Glass Collection

The Flight into Egypt. Auxerre Cathedral (stained glass)
8711565 The Flight into Egypt. Auxerre Cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. The Flight into Egypt. Holy Family.  Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

God the Falther and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714251 God the Falther and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass)
8714224 The Holy Family, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. Young Jesus, Virgin Mary, Joseph the carpenter)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass)
8714198 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and come unto me, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

the Holy family and God the Father, c1920 (stained glass)
8714220 the Holy family and God the Father, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Angels, c1920 (stained glass)
8714218 Angels, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. Angels. Gesu Catholic Church)

Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714186 Jesus and the Money changers, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

St. Francis presents the Rule to Pope Innocent III (stained glass)
8683620 St. Francis presents the Rule to Pope Innocent III (stained glass) by Marcillat, Guillaume (Guglielmo) de (1475-1529); Basilica San Francesco, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: "St)

Stained glass window by Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha aka Alfons Mucha in St.... 1978 (photo)
8716137 Stained glass window by Czech Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha aka Alfons Mucha in St.... 1978 (photo) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); (add.info)

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711584 The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Strasbourg)

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711495 The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Auxerre)

Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711384 Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Palm sunday. 14 th century. Strasbourg)

The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711265 The Visitation. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the visit of Mary with Elizabeth as recorded in)

Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass)
8711203 Jesus breaks downn the gates of hell and set free Adam and Eve. Strasbourg cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

Life of the Virgin Mary. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711500 Life of the Virgin Mary. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Life of the Virgin Mary. Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo)
6436163 Stained glass window in the Sala do Capitulo or Chapterhouse, Batalha Monastery, Portugal, 1514 (photo); (add.info.: The window shows a triptych of Christ's Passion and dates from 1514)

The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass)
8714227 The Holy Spirit, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. A white dove representing the Holy Spirit)

Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo)
6436190 Capelo do Fundador, Batalha Monastery, Portugal (photo); (add.info.: The Founder's Chapel. The monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, Stained Glass Window (engraving)
8661523 Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth I, Stained Glass Window (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare at the Court of Queen Elizabeth)

Real Photographs, c.1939: High Petergate, York (coloured photo)
8671467 Real Photographs, c.1939: High Petergate, York (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Petergate, York)

Nature in Ornament: Vine, Stained Glass (litho)
8673485 Nature in Ornament: Vine, Stained Glass (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vine, Stained Glass)

Virgin and Child flanked by angels, french gothic Chartres Cathedral, France. 12th century (stained glass)
542728 Virgin and Child flanked by angels, french gothic Chartres Cathedral, France. 12th century (stained glass); Universal History Archive/UIG

Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus takes up his Cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy
7137035 Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus takes up his Cross. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy.; Levanto, Liguria, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus meets his Mother. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy
7137034 Levanto church. Passion of Christ. Way of cross. Jesus meets his Mother. Stain glass window. Ridarolo. Italy.; Levanto, Liguria, Italy; © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Art. The painter and glass painter Jean Cousin the Elder. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434708 Art. The painter and glass painter Jean Cousin the Elder. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art)

Angel, c1920 (stained glass)
8714256 Angel, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. Angel. Gesu Catholic Church)

Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, c1920 (stained glass)
8714244 Christ Handing the Keys to St Peter, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714238 The Annunciation, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711578 The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Devil and the Damned. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

Pentecost, Colmar (stained glass)
8711457 Pentecost, Colmar (stained glass) by Unknown Artist, (14th century); (add.info.: Saint Martin church. Stained glass. Virgin Mary. The Descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost Colmar)

Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Wedding at Cana. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass)
8711282 Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Wedding at Cana. Auxerre cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Marriage at Cana. Auxerre)

The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711275 The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. The Incredulity of Saint Thomas. Strasbourg)

The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass)
8711102 The adoration of the Magi. Auxerre.(stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. Nativity scene. The adoration of thee three Magi (named Patisar, Caspar and Melchior)

The Legend of Saint Genevieve, 19th century (Stained-glass)
8617826 The Legend of Saint Genevieve, 19th century (Stained-glass); Cite de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Legend of Saint Genevieve)

Chartres Cathedral: The Good Samaritan window, where God warned Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of
542680 Chartres Cathedral: The Good Samaritan window, where God warned Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of the tree of knowledge. 13th century (stained glass); Universal History Archive/UIG

Trade card for J Stephenson, Bath (engraving)
8677427 Trade card for J Stephenson, Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for J Stephenson, stained and bent glass manufacturer, 5 Belvedere)

David plays his harp before Saul. Auxerre cathedral. (stained glass)
8711216 David plays his harp before Saul. Auxerre cathedral. (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. David plays his harp before Saul to chase away his evil spirits. Auxerre)

St Joseph's dream. Auxerre (stained glass)
8711132 St Joseph's dream. Auxerre (stained glass); (add.info.: Auxerre Cathedral. Stained glass. St Joseph's dream. Auxerre. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

The Sermon on the Mount. Strasbourg. (stained glass)
8711076 The Sermon on the Mount. Strasbourg. (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Jesus Christ. The Sermon on the Mount. Strasbourg. France.); © Pascal Deloche/Godong

St Catherine. Late 15 th century. Colmar (Stained glass)
8711066 St Catherine. Late 15 th century. Colmar (Stained glass); (add.info.: Unterlinden museum. Stained glass window. St Catherine. Late 15 th century. Colmar. France)

The Ascension of Jesus Christ, c1920 (stained glass)
8714242 The Ascension of Jesus Christ, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany. The Ascension of Jesus Christ in Heaven)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714229 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass)
8714216 The transformation of water into wine at the Marriage at Cana, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Pentecost, c1920 (stained glass)
8714213 Pentecost, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Annunciation, detail, c1920 (stained glass)
8714207 The Annunciation, detail, c1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

The Finding in the Temple, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714201 The Finding in the Temple, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Meyer Germany)

God the Father and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass)
8714189 God the Father and the dove of Holy Spirit, c.1920 (stained glass) by Mayer, Franz (1848-1926); (add.info.: Stained Glass built 1920s. Glass by Franz Mayer Germany)

Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711511 Christ among the Doctors of the faith. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass)

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"Painted Glass: A Kaleidoscope of Divine Imagery and Artistic Mastery" Step into a world where vibrant colors dance upon delicate glass, revealing stories of faith, beauty, and transcendence. Painted glass windows have long been revered as masterpieces that capture the essence of religious devotion and artistic brilliance. From ancient times to the present day, these magnificent creations have adorned sacred spaces around the globe, inviting worshippers to immerse themselves in a tapestry of spiritual narratives. Intricate engravings depicting ethereal beings such as virgins, angels, archangels, virtues, powers, and dominations grace stucco windows dating back to the 17th-18th century. Each stroke of paint and silver stain brings these celestial figures to life with an otherworldly glow that illuminates their divine presence. Journeying eastward to Iran's Bagh-e Dolat Abad in Yazd reveals a mesmerizing display of colorful stained glass windows. Here, sunlight filters through intricate patterns reminiscent of an Annunciation scene from 1509. The interplay between light and color creates a breathtaking spectacle that transports viewers into a realm where spirituality intertwines with aesthetic splendor. Across continents lies America's tribute to its founding father - George Washington - immortalized on a plaque crafted by Gilbert Stuart himself. This remarkable piece showcases how they are transcend time by capturing historical moments for generations to come. Venturing further into Europe unveils more wonders within sacred spaces like Belgium's Parish Church of St. Peter in Meerbeke. Stained glass windows from 1904-07 depict scenes imbued with profound symbolism while evoking emotions ranging from awe-inspiring reverence to quiet contemplation. The Ghent Altarpiece stands as an enduring testament to the power of restoration in preserving cultural heritage. Post-restoration photographs showcase both its exterior grandeur and interior intricacy.