About Stained Glass

Church Stained Glass featuring the Triumphal Entry The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem took place during the final days of His ministry on Earth. While stained glass artists have interpreted and represented this event in their own unique ways, these works of stained glass typically contain several key elements. First, Christ is pictured riding […]

Symbolic Stained Glass Windows Symbolism is the representation of events or ideas through the use of images. Many different types of artists–from writers to painters–incorporate symbolism into their masterpieces, and stained glass artists are no exception. For those who specialize in the creation of Catholic stained glass, the Bible offers a rich selection of symbolic […]

Beautiful Stained Glass featuring Shepherds Pictorial stained glass windows portraying the shepherds who came to visit Jesus on the night of His birth can also be categorized as Nativity stained glass. Some of these art glass windows show the shepherds receiving the news of Christ’s birth while they are outside working in their fields. In […]

Stories from the Sea of Galilee Situated in northern Israel, the Sea of Galilee was much more than a body of water casually mentioned in the Bible. It served as a backdrop for the Calling of the Disciples and was also where Jesus performed several of His miracles. Stained glass church windows featuring scenes from […]

The Resurrection of Christ in Stained Glass The story of Christ’s suffering and death on the cross after He was betrayed by Judas and abandoned by the Apostles is certainly a heartbreaking one. However, it is also the precursor for arguably the most glorious and miraculous event in the entire Bible: the Resurrection. The belief […]

Stained Glass Images: The Passion of Christ The Passion is the term used to describe the events in Christ’s life that led up to His suffering and death on the cross. Stained glass window art focusing on this period in the Savior’s life on earth may depict His arrest after He was betrayed by the […]

Nativity Art Glass Windows Every December during the weeks leading up to Christmas, references to and celebrations of Christ’s birth seem to be everywhere. Displays in people’s homes show Him sleeping in His manger, and carols on the radio speak of the joy associated with the Newborn King. The event of Christ’s birth is known […]

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 […]

The Miracles of Christ in Church Stained Glass The earthly life of Jesus can serve as a lesson for us all. The kindness and unconditional love He showed towards all people–even the sinful and impoverished–is something true Christians try to emulate in their own lives of faith. It is the many miracles performed by Jesus […]

The Last Supper Stunningly Depicted in Stained Glass Art No stained glass gallery of Christian art would be complete without artistic representations of The Last Supper. This event described in great detail in the Bible was the last time Jesus broke bread with His disciples before His betrayal by Judas and His crucifixion. It is […]