About Stained Glass

Assumption of Mary Stained Glass Window Art For hundreds of years, painters and stained glass artists have been trying to capture the wonder and joy of the Assumption of Mary in their works. Although there is debate about whether Mary died before her earthly body and eternal soul were transported to heaven, stained glass windows […]

Visitation Stained Glass Panels In Christianity, the Visitation refers to the meeting between the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth while both were still carrying children in their wombs. The much older Elizabeth was the mother of John the Baptist, while Mary was of course the one who would bear the Messiah. While faceted glass windows may […]

Pentecost Stained Glass Windows An important feast day in the Christian calendar, Pentecost commemorates the day on which the Apostles and other prominent followers of Jesus became filled with the Holy Spirit after Christ’s Ascension. These religious stained glass windows usually show a group of Christ’s followers, and many picture a dove, which is the […]

Stained Glass Windows featuring the Evangelists The Four Evangelists of Christianity are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They are important figures in the Christian faith because they authored the four Gospels of the Bible. These accounts of the remarkable life and teachings of Jesus were written to spread His ministry, so it is not surprising […]

Saints in Christian Stained Glass Windows Many different types of artists–including those who specialize in religious stained glass–have honored the venerated servants of the Lord known as saints through their works. Stained glass windows featuring the saints are a truly beautiful way to add color and charm to your decor.It’s safe to say that no […]

Stained Glass Windows featuring St. Joseph Saint Joseph is best known as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. Because of the important role he played in the early life of the Savior, it is not surprising that he is one of the most well-known and celebrated saints in the Christian faith. The details provided in […]

Stained Glass Images of the Madonna The word “Madonna,” which means “my lady,” can be traced back to Medieval Italian society. At first it was used to describe any woman of nobility or importance, but it is now inextricably connected to the virgin mother of Jesus. The term Madonna is often understood to be interchangeable […]

Christ calls His Disciples in Stained Glass The Twelve Apostles of Jesus were the men who were closest to Him–both in body and in spirit–during His ministry here on Earth. Church stained glass showing Jesus with His disciples is often used to illustrate some of the most significant events described in the Bible, but these […]

Jesus Blesses the Children in Stained Glass In churches and cathedrals throughout the world, a common theme of ecclesiastic stained glass windows is the life of Christ. Despite all of the miracles He performed, there are few scenes as heartwarming and inspirational as Jesus interacting with the little children. These works of Jesus stained glass […]

Jesus’ Baptism Pictured in Stained Glass While every moment Christ spent on earth was important, there are several events that are considered particularly crucial in the Christian faith. One of these is Christ’s baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordon River. The story has been the inspiration for many stained glass artists. Jesus stained […]