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Corpus Vitrearum USA

Devoted to scholarly analysis and investigation of Medieval and Renaissance stained glass

Composite Window

Composite WindowFrance, Rouen (?); 1 a, b, c and tracery lights France
1-3: Late 15th century; 4-6: 16th century
Pot metal; white glass with silver stain
2-3 a, b, c: 134.6 x 67.9 (53 x 26 3/4) each; other dimensions not known
Numerous mending leads; some stopgaps

Provenance: John Christopher Hampp (?); Sir William Jerningham, Costessey Hall, Norfolk (?); George William Jerningham, Eighth Baron Stafford, Costessey Hall, Norfolk, England; Thomas and Drake, London.
Bibliography: Francis Henry Taylor, “A Gothic Chapel,” The Pennsylvania Museum Bulletin 25 no. 135 (May 1930), 13-15, (ill. 16); D’Ascenzo (1932), 89.

Collection: Philadelphia Museum of Art (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Object/Accession: 29-131-1-2-3

Given by Albert L. Smith, Edward B. Smith, Jr., Geoffrey S. Smith, and John S. Smith in memory of Edward B. Smith and Laura Stowell Smith
1 a. Lion of Saint Mark; 1 c. Angel of Saint Matthew; 2-3 Scenes from a life of Saint John the Baptist: a. Fasting; b. Baptizing Christ; c. Beheaded
; 4 a, b, c. Ornamental Fragments; 5 A/B. Salome Dancing (?); 5 B/C. Magdalene (?); 6 B. Angel with Passion Instrument; 5 A, C and 6 A/B, B/C. Ornament
Arms: 1 b. Or three fleurs-de-lis sable (Fors); 2-3 Attributed to the Master of St. John the Baptist

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Entry From: Checklist II Filed Under: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art

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