Chicago, IL - Baptistry Window Left Light - Two Baptism Scenes

Name/Title

Chicago, IL - Baptistry Window Left Light - Two Baptism Scenes

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.352

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon, two medallions for the right light of the Baptistry window at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church in Chicago, Illinois. Depictions from top to bottom: the Baptism of Clovis I, King of the Franks, by St. Remigius; the Baptism of St. Mechtild. In the black and white newspaper clipping from the December 18, 1939 edition of the Pittsburgh Press, this completed window can be seen behind A. L. Pitassi. In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/additional-details.html.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

St. Mechtild, Clovis I, St. Remigius

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

48 in

Width

24 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

July 6, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

November 24, 2025