Baltimore, MD - Lower Medallion of Aisle Window - Maurus Saves Placidus from Drowning 523 AD

Name/Title

Baltimore, MD - Lower Medallion of Aisle Window - Maurus Saves Placidus from Drowning 523 AD

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.385

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon, lower medallion of an aisle window at St. Benedict Church, Baltimore, Maryland. Depicts Maurus walking across water to save Placidus from drowning, 523 AD. The feet and robe in the upper right represents God. For more information, see "Wheels and Roundels: Stained Glass Windows of Saint Benedict Church, Baltimore, Maryland" by Liz A. Cousins and Rt. Rev. Paschal A. Morlino, O.S.B.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

Saint Placidus, St. Maurus, God the Father

Collection

Pitassi Stained Glass Studio Collection

Cataloged By

Weaver, Jonah

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Pitassi, Angelo Eusebio Leopardo "Leo"

Role

Artist

Manufacturer

Pitassi Stained Glass Studio

Dimensions

Height

34-1/2 in

Width

34 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

July 7, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

July 7, 2025