Name/Title
Chicago, IL - Aisle Window Center Light - ChristEntry/Object ID
2021.1.113Description
Stained glass scale cartoon, aisle window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. The is the center light for the Anointing of the Sick window. This drawing is one of a few of A. L. Pitassi's that is colored in with gouache. Depictions from top to bottom: Christ the King surrounded by seven doves and two angels; angels lifting souls to Heaven. Note the text behind Christ in the drawing reads "COME TO ME" but the text on the glass reads "VENI AD ME."
In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/anointing-of-the-sick-windows.html
Part of this cartoon was also used for the center panel of the center light of the West Window at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. In this instance, the words remain in English, not Latin.Type of Drawing
CharcoalArtwork Details
Medium
Charcoal on Paper, GouacheSubject Person
Jesus ChristCollection
Pitassi Stained Glass Studio CollectionCataloged By
Weaver, JonahMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Pitassi, Angelo Eusebio Leopardo "Leo"Role
ArtistManufacturer
Pitassi Stained Glass StudioInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
COME TO MECreated By
jonah@weaverphoto.comCreate Date
June 13, 2025Updated By
jonah@weaverphoto.comUpdate Date
July 16, 2025
