Chicago, IL - Aisle Window Left Light - Ester/Esther

Name/Title

Chicago, IL - Aisle Window Left Light - Ester/Esther

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.93

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon, aisle window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. This is the left light of the Matrimony window. Depictions from top to bottom: a pair of birds; the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the Presentation of Christ at the temple; a figure of Esther, next to a bell and crown and dagger; a priest wedding a couple; the feast of Esther, where Esther reveal's Haman's plan to exterminate the Jews from Persia. In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/matrimony-windows.html

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

Esther

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

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

ESTER

Dimensions

Height

117 in

Width

30 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

June 9, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

June 9, 2025