Sacred stained glass
Stained glass is not simply decorative. It is also a medium through which the central messages of the Christian faith, and more recently the Jewish faith, are expressed. Th…
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Rooms 83-84: Sacred Silver & Stained Glass
The richness or simplicity of the vessels used in Christian worship, displayed in the Sacred Silver room, reflect the different theologies behind them. Objects in the stain…
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The Vision of Beatrice
Nathaniel Westlake, a leading designer of the Gothic Revival movement, designed this panel specifically for an exhibition of stained glass held at the South Kensington Muse…
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Christ between St Peter & St Paul
John Piper (1903-1992) and Patrick Reyntiens (born 1925) revolutionised architectural glass in Britain, opening up new possibilities for the artists who followed. They were…
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Chidebert receives St Germanus
This panel is from the window depicting scenes from the life of St Germanus. Originally, it was part of a scene in which Bishop Germanus is trying to persuade King Childebe…
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The Adoration of the Magi
The Gospel of St Matthew records the story of wise men guided by a brilliant star to Bethlehem. The story gained enormous popularity in the early centuries of the Christian…
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Annunciation to the Shepherds
The design for this roundel is very similar to that of a manuscript, dated about 1325 to 1335 that is now in The Hague, in the Netherlands. The manuscript is by an unknown …
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St. Mary Magdelene
St. Mary Magdalene was one of the most devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The Gospels record her presence at the Crucifixion, and Christ appeared to her first after his Res…
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Making a stained glass panel
The panel being made in this video is a replica of a piece of stained glass from around 1375. The original panel once formed part of the scene of Christ's Entry into Jerusa…
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Stained glass reading list
A selection of recommended books about stained glass. All are available in the National Art Library at the V&A.
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Medieval and Renaissance Stained Glass in the Victoria and Albert Museum (HB)
The stained glass collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum is the largest in the world, making it possible to chart the development of the art in …
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