Stained glass lighting

When you study the structure of Gaudí’s Temple and compare it to how Gothic cathedrals work, you can clearly understand the master’s intention of surpassing this style. And he truly did so, eliminating exterior elements, such as buttresses and flying buttresses, which he believed were like crutches. We sense this same desire to surpass Gothic … Continue reading » "The Sagrada Família’s stained-glass windows: captivating light"

Sun shines through the window of Seton Collegiate Church next to Port Seton, Scotland. The church is an impressive building with a friendly atmosphere. The transepts, choir and sacristy are in good condition and full of fascinating detail, from the possible tomb of the Second Lord Seton to the cracked Dutch bell hung in the tower from 1577.

Art Deco stained glass pendant lamp. Orange & yellow flamed glass lampshade in cut glass strips & lead. Made in the 60s, 70s by Massive, Belgium. E27 bulb.

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Color photograph. Fabulous Stained Glass Chandelier! Photo of the light fixture hanging in the Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan. Gorgeous color & light! Great detail and workmanship 11 1/2" x 18 3/8" photo. This is a photograph. This is a photograph.

A sampling of the many beautiful stained glass windows at the National Cathedral.