Name/Title
Chicago, IL - Aisle Window Left Light - St. Margarita/Margaret of CortonaEntry/Object ID
2021.1.440Description
Stained glass scale cartoon, aisle window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. The is the left light for the Penance window. Depictions from top to bottom: a skull; the lesson of the widow's mite (Mark 12:41–44 and Luke 21:1–4); salvation by the Cross; St. Margaret/Margarita of Cortona next to the Ten Commandments and a Bible; a priest hearing confession; penitent pilgrim; alpha and omega.
In the black and white newspaper clipping from the December 18, 1939 edition of the Pittsburgh Press, this completed window can be seen on A. L. Pitassi's desk, partially rolled up. The St. Margaret panel is showing.
In-situ image from:
https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/penance-windows.htmlType of Drawing
CharcoalArtwork Details
Medium
Charcoal on PaperSubject Person
St. Margaret of CortonaCollection
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
ST / MAR[GA]RITA / A / ΩLanguage
English, GreekCreated By
jonah@weaverphoto.comCreate Date
July 15, 2025Updated By
jonah@weaverphoto.comUpdate Date
July 15, 2025
