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Tiffany Studios stained glass windows
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Te Deum Studios: Tiffany Artist: Frederick J. Wilson Installed: 1906 Style: Opalescent "Te Deum" The usual representation of Christ in a "Te Deum Window" is that of Christ the King seated in heaven He is surrounded by Angels, Cherubim and Seraphim, with instruments of praise and smoking censers of incense. They represent different races. This stained glass window is unusual in that the figure of Christ is not depicted. Details below: Detail - Panels 1-6 This window consists of over 100 figures. Left side: New Testament figures; right side: Old Testament figures. Detail - Panels 1 & 2 Detail - Panels 2-4 Note "Te Deum Laudamus" on the banner. Detail - Lower panels 1-3 Panels 1-2 depict New Testament figures. Detail - Panels 3-6 Detail - Lower panels 3-4 Note "Te Deum Laudamus" on the banner. Angels Detail - Panel 3 Detail - Panel 5 Detail - Panel 5 Detail - Lower panels 5-6 Old Testament figures. Detail - Panel 5 Detail - Panel 5 |
Cornelius and the Angel Installed in 1905 Cornelius was a Roman centurion who is considered by Christians to be the first Gentile to convert to the faith, as related in Acts of the Apostles. Certain traditions hold Cornelius as becoming either the first bishop of Caesarea or the bishop of Scepsis in Mysia. Details below: Pinnacles and crockets |