Works of Art in the South Chapel
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: St. John, St. Peter, and Mary Magdalene at the Tomb of Christ
Date: 1912
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/2)” x 53 (3/4)”
St. John, St. Peter, and Mary Magdalene at the Tomb of Christ
#33
When Mary Magdalene found Jesus's tomb open, she ran to tell Peter and John the news. The disciples quickly ran to the tomb and saw what Mary had described. They peered into the tomb and saw the remainder of Jesus's linen cloths inside, some folded up. The emotions of the disciples and Mary Magdalene are expressed by their faces, lost in thought, perplexed by their discovery and the disappearance of Jesus. The story can be found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 20, in which Jesus is raised from the dead.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: The Resurrection of Lazarus
Date: 1914
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/8)” x 53 (5/8)”
The Resurrection of Lazarus
#34
Martha and Mary Magdalene sent the news to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was gravely ill. When Jesus arrived at the home of the siblings, Lazarus had already been in a tomb for four days. Martha and Mary spoke with Jesus and took him to the tomb of Lazarus, where Jesus wept for him. Then, Jesus asked for the stone over the tomb to be removed and called for Lazarus to emerge from the tomb. Lazarus, in full burial attire, miraculously walked out of the tomb.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: St. Paul & the Angel of God
Date: 1912
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
116" x 55"
St. Paul & the Angel of God
#35
Paul's sea voyage to Italy was troubled by a winter storm that brought horrible wind conditions upon the ship, pushing it off course. Paul held faith that his God would protect all onboard the ship during the turbulent voyage. One night, an angel came down from heaven to reassure him: "Do not be afraid, Paul. You must stand trial before Ceaser; God has granted you the lives of all who sail with you." Paul told the crew of the angelic visit to reassure them despite the stormy conditions.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: The Baptism of Christ
Date: 1914
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/2)” x 53 (3/4)”
The Baptism of Christ
#36
The window is showing how John the Baptist is baptizing Jesus at the Jordan river. This scene is very important, as it was when heaven opened and the holy spirit descended on Jesus and God’s voice was heard "This is my own dear son with whom I am pleased". This confirmed Jesus' identity as God’s son.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: The Angel of the Resurrection
Date: 1911
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
114 (1/8)” x 53 (5/8)”
The Angel of the Resurrection
#37
Mary Magdalene and the "other Mary" went to see Jesus's tomb when suddenly, an angel descended from heaven, rolled back the tombstone, and sat upon it. The angel told them, “I know you seek Jesus... He is not here, for he has risen... Come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen..." Mary Magdalene and Mary gaze in awe at the angel, clasping their hands together as if in prayer, taking in the angel's words in earnest. Under the angel, white lilies blossom, indicative of Jesus's resurrection.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: The Farewell of St. Paul at Miletus
Date: 1913
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
116" x 55"
The Farewell of St. Paul at Miletus
#38
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: The Adoration of the Magi
Date: ca. 1914
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/4)” x 53 (5/8)”
The Adoration of the Magi
#39
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: Christ at the Home of Mary, Martha, & Lazarus
Date: 1908
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/4)” x 53 (5/8)”
Christ at the Home of Mary, Martha, & Lazarus
#40
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Cross and Lilies
Date: c. 1897
Medium: Opalescent & favrile glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
116" x 55"
Cross and Lilies
#41
One of the most emblematic flowers of Jesus is the lily flower. Lilies are associated with purity, rebirth, new beginnings, hope, and specifically here to Jesus's resurrection. The pitch-black cross from Jesus's crucifixion is solemn while the sweeping fields of lilies serve as a reminder that Jesus is no longer nailed to the cross, but in heaven after his Resurrection.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: Andrew Bringing Peter to Christ
Date: 1908
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/2)” x 53 (1/4)”
Andrew Bringing Peter to Christ
#42
St. Rose of Lima
Medium: Marble
18 (7/8)” x 65” x 13 (7/8)”
St. Rose of Lima
Statue #5
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: The Resurrection
Date: Circa 1907
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
155” x 142”
The Resurrection
#43
When Jesus rose from the dead, he confirmed his identity as the Son of God. Here, the two angels that found Mary Magdalene bow with her before Jesus. Mary gazes in awe at Jesus as he tells her to notify his disciples that he will ascend to heaven. The inscription is a quote from Jesus when he revived Lazarus: "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die."
St. Elizabeth
Medium: Marble
16 (7/8)” x 65 (7/8)” x 13 (1/8)”
St. Elizabeth
#6
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Resurrection with Lilies
Date: 1906
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
92 (1/2)” x 56 (3/8)”
Resurrection with Lilies
#44
Palm branches and lily flowers envelop Jesus as he welcomes the viewer with open arms as a reminder of his words: "Come unto me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." The two plants in this window are important emblems of Jesus; the palm branches are reminders of Jesus's victorious entry into Jerusalem and the fields of lily flowers are symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus.
Artist: J & R Lamb Studios
Title: Christ & Nicodemus
Date: 1910
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
113 (1/8)” x 53 (1/2)”
Christ & Nicodemus
#45
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Untitled
Date: N/A
Medium: Opalescent glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
46 (1/4)” x 32 (1/2)”
& 30” x 22 (1/4)”
Untitled
#46
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: The Eight Beatitudes
Date: 1913
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
Approx. 46 (3/8)” x 22(1/4)”
The Eight Beatitudes
#47
This window series is The Eight Beatitudes, based on Matthew 5:3-12. In this passage, Jesus is giving a lesson to his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount, beginning with the following blessings that can be read in the angels’ banners:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
“Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth.”
“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
“Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall see God.”
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
“Blessed are the peacekeepers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Parable of The Sower
Date: 1953
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (5/8)” x 31”
Parable of The Sower
#48
The Parable of the Sower is a story that provides a moral lesson taught by Jesus. Located in the book of Matthew 13:1, this story warns people to heed the words of heaven and describes the people who fail to do so as different seeds being planted by the Sower. The people who do not accept the words of heaven or care too much about wealth to truly accept it are described as seeds that cannot grow and wilt. The people who do take the word and understand it are like seeds that grow and produce crops in abundance.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Christ Blessing Little Children
Date: 1899
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149” x 31”
Christ Blessing Little Children
#49
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Blessed are the Pure in Heart
Date: N/A
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (3/8)” x 31”
Blessed are the Pure in Heart
#50
A veiled figure stands over two children, lovingly gazing down and holding them gently. This window is based on the Bible verse Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." This text is visualized by children, who are seen as symbols of innocence in the Christian tradition, and the laurel wreath on the adult's head to proclaim victory for God.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Good Shepherd
Date: N/A
Medium: Stained Glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (1/8)” x 31”
Good Shepherd
#51
This window depicts the words of Jesus in the Biblical chapter of John 10, where Jesus tells a Pharisees sect member that he is the protector and shepherd of his followers, who he calls his sheep. He says, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep... I know my sheep and my sheep know me — just as the Father [God] shows me and I know the Father — and I lay down my life for the sheep."
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Christ Knocking on the Door
Date: 1913
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
148 (7/8)” x 31”
Christ Knocking on the Door
#52
Taking a page out of Cox, Sons, Buckley & Co.’s version of I am the Light of the World, Tiffany was influenced by this scene that he wanted to recreate this biblical narrative. The museum has both representations of this scene within the pictorial and American glass style for viewers to enjoy the differences. Tiffany creates a halo over Jesus’ head, which looks more like a full moon. His use of speckled glass gives a lifelike feel to the leaves on the trees. This window was commemorated to the pastor of a church, which is only fitting concerning the scene portrayed. The opalescent glass gives definition to Jesus’ cloak that looks rather transparent as if Jesus’ is a vision knocking on your door.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Ascension
Date: 1918
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
148 (5/8)” x 31”
Ascension
#53
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Hope
Date: 1915
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (1/16)” x 31”
Hope
#54
A woman with a laurel wreath looks toward the dove of the Holy Spirit descending to her from the sky with an olive branch. This scene represents Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace... so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." The laurel wreath in ancient Roman tradition symbolizes victory in battle while the palm leaves in the woman's hand represent victory of the faithful. After the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, where palm leaves were thrown against the ground to make a path for Jesus, the palm leaves took on the meaning of victory and were used in the celebrations of Palm Sunday.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: He Took Her by the Hand and the Maid Arose
Date: 1910
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (1/4)” x 31”
He Took Her by the Hand and the Maid Arose
#55
The story of Jesus raising a teenager from the dead is repeated three times in the Bible. The adolescent daughter of Jairus was dying, causing him to plead to Jesus to heal her. After healing a sick woman on the journey to Jairus's house, Jesus entered the house and witnessed the parents mourning the now-dead daughter. Jesus told them the daughter was asleep, not dead, but they did not believe him. Jesus took the girl by the hand and told her to get up, and suddenly, the girl revived and stood up.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: Resurrection Angel
Date: 1910
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (1/8)” x 31”
Resurrection Angel
#56
Archangel Michael is known for being the angel who gave revelations to Prophet Muhammed, being commander to the heavenly armies, defending Jews from the kingdom of Persia in the Old Testament, and leading souls to heaven after resurrection. Michael’s most famous feat was leading the angels into war against Satan, defeating and throwing him out of heaven. His many names are Saint Michael, Mika'il, Mikal, and Archangel Michael. The lilies surrounding the angel in the scene represent rebirth and the resurrection of Christ.
Artist: Tiffany Studios
Title: St. Luke
Date: 1909
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
149 (3/8)”x31”
St. Luke
#57
Saint Luke, also known as Luke the Evangelist, is one of the four traditionally ascribed authors of the Christian gospel, shown here to be writing down the scriptures with a quill and book. Luke was the first artist to draw icons, religious artworks, and most notably painted the Virgin Mary and child Jesus. In the Catholic tradition, he is also known as the patron saint of artists, physicians, and notaries.
Artist: Unknown
Title: Untitled
Date: N/A
Medium: Stained glass
Style: American Art Nouveau
71 (7/8)” x 30 (3/4)”
Untitled
#58
Roman Catholic Altar
Date: ca. 1700s
Medium: Italian Marble
Origin: from a Diocese in Hartford, Connecticut
Roman Catholic Altar
Altar #3