Neufchâteau, chapel - stained glass
This stained glass window is composed of three main registers. The composition is structured according to a hierarchy that links Earth to Heaven.
This
stained
glass
window,
dated
1888,
is
composed
of
three
main
registers.
The
composition
is
structured
according
to
a
hierarchy
that
links
Earth
to
Heaven,
featuring
biblical
characters,
saints
and
symbols
of
the
Trinity,
while
integrating
regional
references,
such
as
the
cross
of
Lorraine.
For
the
lower
register.
On
the
left,
Saint
Augustine
and
his
mother
Saint
Monica
are
represented
in
an
intimate
scene.
In
the
center,
a
scene
partially
hidden
by
the
altar,
highlighting
a
woman
and
a
crucifix
on
the
wall.
On
the
right,
Saint
Martha
is
represented
in
a
domestic
setting,
inviting
Jesus
to
the
table.
A
secondary
scene
shows
her
sister,
Mary,
praying
before
Christ.
For
the
central
register.
On
the
left:
Saint
Nicholas,
identifiable
by
his
bishop's
attributes
(miter,
crosier)
and
his
benevolent
posture.
In
the
center:
An
important
figure.
The
coat
of
arms
or
the
inscription
under
this
figure
could
provide
details
on
his
identity.
On
the
right:
Saint
Martha
again,
represented
in
her
active
life,
carrying
a
basket
of
bread.
For the upper register.
In
the
center,
the
Trinity
is
enthroned,
with
Christ,
the
Father
and
the
Holy
Spirit
represented
in
the
form
of
a
dove.
Mary
is
also
visible,
surrounded
by
glory.
On
the
sides:
Angels
carrying
crosses
of
Lorraine
or
patriarchal
crosses.
Click on the image to go full screen. This stained glass window, dated 1888, is composed of three main registers. The composition is structured according to a hierarchy that links Earth to Heaven, featuring biblical characters, saints and symbols of the Trinity, while integrating regional references, such as the cross of Lorraine. For the lower register. On the left, Saint Augustine and his mother Saint Monica are represented in an intimate scene. In the center, a scene partially hidden by the altar, highlighting a woman and a crucifix on the wall. On the right, Saint Martha is represented in a domestic setting, inviting Jesus to the table. A secondary scene shows her sister, Mary, praying before Christ. For the central register. On the left: Saint Nicholas, identifiable by his bishop's attributes (miter, crosier) and his benevolent posture. In the center: An important figure. The coat of arms or the inscription under this figure could provide details on his identity. On the right: Saint Martha again, represented in her active life, carrying a basket of bread. For the upper register. In the center, the Trinity is enthroned, with Christ, the Father and the Holy Spirit represented in the form of a dove. Mary is also visible, surrounded by glory. On the sides: Angels carrying crosses of Lorraine or patriarchal crosses.
