Silver Stain Collection

Stained Glass Panel with the Nativity, German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Nativity, German, 15th century

Mordecai Overhears the Conspiracy from the Story of Esther, Netherlands, c. 1525

The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, Netherlands, c. 1525. Creator: Unknown
The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist, Netherlands, c. 1525

Lovers in a Garden, Netherlands, 1520 / 30. Creator: Unknown
Lovers in a Garden, Netherlands, 1520/30

Roundel with Elder of the Apocalypse, France, 1250 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Roundel with Elder of the Apocalypse, France, 1250/75

Saints and Worshippers in Adoration, France, 1510 / 15. Creator: Unknown
Saints and Worshippers in Adoration, France, 1510/15

Glass Fragment, European, probably 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Glass Fragment, European, probably 15th century

Head of a Woman, French, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Woman, French, 14th century

Panel with The Annunciation, French, ca. 1440. Creator: Unknown
Panel with The Annunciation, French, ca. 1440

Panel with The Nativity, French, ca. 1440. Creator: Unknown
Panel with The Nativity, French, ca. 1440

Fragment, French, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, French, 14th century

Panel, French, 15th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, French, 15th-17th century

Stained Glass Panel with an Angel, British, ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with an Angel, British, ca. 1450

Head of a Saint, British, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Saint, British, 15th century

Stained Glass Panel with St. Barbara, British, ca. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with St. Barbara, British, ca. 1450

Composite Window of English Stained Glass, British, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Composite Window of English Stained Glass, British, 15th century

Stained Glass Panel with the Visitation, German, 1444. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Visitation, German, 1444. Virgin Mary and St. Elizabeth

Stained Glass Panel with the Virgin and Child, German, 1430-35. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Virgin and Child, German, 1430-35

Stained Glass Panel with the Entombment, German, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Entombment, German, 15th century

Glass Panel of Head of Angel, German or Swiss, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Glass Panel of Head of Angel, German or Swiss, late 15th century

Panel, German or South Netherlandish, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Panel, German or South Netherlandish, 15th century

Saint Catherine, German, ca. 1510-15. Creator: Unknown
Saint Catherine, German, ca. 1510-15

Stained Glass Panel with the Flight into Egypt, German, ca. 1485-1500. Creator: Unknown
Stained Glass Panel with the Flight into Egypt, German, ca. 1485-1500

Heraldic Roundel, 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Heraldic Roundel, 1500s. Upper (composite panel): Lions Rampant, guild emblems: Arms of the Isle of Man Lower: Arms of England (1406-1603) quartered with France (fleur-de-lis)

Panel, mid 1200s. Creator: Unknown
Panel, mid 1200s

Panel, c. 1200-1225. Creator: Unknown
Panel, c.1200-1225

Panel, 1500s. Creator: Unknown
Panel, 1500s

Panels, c. 1200-1225. Creator: Unknown
Panels, c.1200-1225

Arms of Ueberlingen, 1559. Creator: Unknown
Arms of Ueberlingen, 1559

Arms of the Cistercian Order, 1547. Creator: Unknown
Arms of the Cistercian Order, 1547

Heraldic Panel Arms Lichtenfels Unicorn Hunt
Heraldic Panel with Arms of Lichtenfels and a Unicorn Hunt, c. 1515. Germany or Switzerland, 16th century. White glass with silver stain and pot metal; overall: 39.1 x 28.9 cm (15 3/8 x 11 3/8 in.)

Lucretia Workshop Carl von Egeri Swiss 1510 1562
Lucretia; Workshop of Carl von Egeri (Swiss, 1510 - 1562); 1561; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 1, 16 in.)

Crucifixion French Lorraine Burgundy France 1500
The Crucifixion; French; Lorraine, Burgundy, France; about 1500 - 1510; Pot-metal, flashed, and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 225 x 64 x 1 cm (88 9, 16 x 25 3, 16 x 3)

Apostle Thomas German Cologne Germany 1460 1470
The Apostle Thomas; German; Cologne (?), Germany; about 1460 - 1470; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; set within pieces of modern red glass; lead came; 47 x 22.2 x 1 cm (18 1)

Heraldic Panel English East Anglia? England 1520
Heraldic Panel; English; East Anglia?, England; about 1520; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 43 x 1 cm (16 15, 16 x 3, 8 in.)

Way Cross North Netherlandish North Netherlands
The Way of the Cross; North Netherlandish; North Netherlands; about 1510 - 1520; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 59 x 50.8 x 1 cm (23 1, 4 x 20 x 3, 8 in.)

Fragment Triumph Chastity Love South Netherlandish
A Fragment from The Triumph of Chastity over Love; South Netherlandish; Antwerp (?), Belgium; about 1525-1530; Colorless glass, vitreous paint

Virgin Child Saint Joseph Netherlandish Bruges
The Virgin and Child with Saint Joseph; Netherlandish; Bruges (?), South Netherlands; about 1490; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 25 x 11.3 x 1 cm (9 13, 16 x 4 7)

Saint John German Germany 1420 Pot-metal flashed
Saint John; German; Germany; about 1420; Pot-metal, flashed, and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 58.5 x 50 x 1 cm (23 1, 16 x 19 11, 16 x 3, 8 in.)

Flagellation North Netherlandish North Netherlands
The Flagellation; North Netherlandish; North Netherlands; about 1510 - 1520; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 59 x 50.8 x 1 cm (23 1, 4 x 20 x 3, 8 in.)

Benedictine Abbot Saint Donor French Lorraine
Benedictine Abbot Saint with a Donor; French; Lorraine, France; about 1510 - 1515; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 127.8 x 40.6 x 1 cm (50 5, 16 x 16 x 3)

Arrest Christ North Netherlandish North Netherlands
The Arrest of Christ; North Netherlandish; North Netherlands; about 1510 - 1520; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 59 x 50.8 x 1 cm (23 1, 4 x 20 x 3, 8 in.)

Saint Christopher Donor French Lorraine Burgundy
Saint Christopher and a Donor; French; Lorraine, Burgundy, France; about 1500 - 1510; Pot-metal, flashed, and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 225 x 64 x 1 cm (88 9)

Saint Fiacre French Lorraine France 1510 1515
Saint Fiacre; French; Lorraine, France; about 1510 - 1515; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 127.8 x 40.6 x 1 cm (50 5, 16 x 16 x 3, 8 in.)

Saint John Evangelist Netherlandish Bruges South Netherlands
Saint John the Evangelist; Netherlandish; Bruges (?), South Netherlands; about 1490; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; 20.5 x 11.3 x 1 cm (8 1, 16 x 4 7, 16 x 3, 8 in.)

Crucifixion Netherlandish South Netherlands 1490
The Crucifixion; Netherlandish; South Netherlands; about 1490 - 1500; Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 34.7 x 1 cm (13 11, 16 x 3, 8 in.)

Saint Bernard German Cologne Germany 1500 Colorless glass
Saint Bernard; German; Cologne (?), Germany; about 1500; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; 23.2 x 1 cm (9 1, 8 x 3, 8 in.)

Ensemble Lute-Playing Angel English Netherlandish
Ensemble with a Lute-Playing Angel; English and Netherlandish; England and Netherlands; about 1450 and 1553; Colorless glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; set within modern pieces of amber

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Silver stain is a fascinating technique used in the creation of stained glass panels, dating back to as early as the 14th century. This method involves applying a silver compound to the surface of the glass, which then undergoes a firing process that results in a beautiful yellow or amber coloration. One exquisite example showcasing this technique is the Stained Glass Panel with the Nativity from 15th-century Germany. The unknown creator skillfully utilized silver stain to highlight intricate details such as Mary and Joseph cradling baby Jesus, surrounded by angels and shepherds. Moving on to another masterpiece, Mordecai Overhears the Conspiracy from Esther's story depicts an intense moment captured by an anonymous artist from Netherlands around 1525. Silver stain adds depth and dimension to this scene of intrigue, enhancing Mordecai's expression as he eavesdrops on a plot against King Ahasuerus. In addition to biblical scenes, silver stain was also employed in secular artworks like Lovers in a Garden created by an unknown Dutch artist between 1520-1530. The delicate application brings out subtle shades within this romantic tableau while adding an ethereal glow to nature's backdrop. The Birth and Naming of Saint John the Baptist showcases yet another use of this captivating technique. Created by an unidentified artist from Netherlands circa 1525, it features stunning depictions enhanced by silver stain that imbue warmth into each figure present at John's birth celebration. Traveling back further in time, we encounter Roundel with Elder of the Apocalypse—a French creation dating between 1250-1275—wherein mysterious figures are brought alive through skillful implementation of silver staining techniques. These luminous accents contribute significantly towards creating an atmosphere charged with spiritual energy. Similarly awe-inspiring is Saints and Worshippers in Adoration originating from France around 1510-1515.