Glasgow: St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church, Apse
000-000-764-044-C
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The St. Alphonsus Window
A geometric window of four pointed trefoil lights, arranged in two stages with tracery surrounding the larger lancet on the upper stage.
Upper stage lancet and tracery:
The central figure in the larger lancet is St. Alphonsus, in ornate white robes with a halo and holding a highly decorative crucifix. 6 angels surround in the dagger shaped tracery. In the peak tracery is a dove, representing the Holy Spirit is descending.
The lower stage of three lancet lights
Left lancet: This panel depicts two angels holding the inscription banner..
Centre lancet: This panel depicts one angel holding the inscription banner..
Right lancet: This panel depicts two angels holding the inscription banner.
Inscription:
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Artist:
Unknown
Details
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| Who: |
Unknown (artist) |
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Roman Catholic |
| Where: |
Scotland, Glasgow, 18 Stevenson Street, St. Alphonsus Church |
| When: |
09-Oct-14 (photograph taken) Unknown (installed) |
| Resource Rights Holder: | Glasgow City Heritage Trust |
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| Record ID: | 000-000-764-044-C |
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| Material: |
glass, lead |
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| Subject/Keywords: |
robes, pearls, gems, St. Alphonsus, angel |
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| Photographer: | Rachael Purse |
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