Chicago, IL - Epistle Side Upper Nave Window - Jacob

Name/Title

Chicago, IL - Epistle Side Upper Nave Window - Jacob

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.247

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon for window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. This is the left light of the second window from the sanctuary on the epistle side of the upper nave. Depictions from top to bottom: Joseph holding a crook and a scroll on which is written "GEN 22-17" ("I will bless you and make your descendants as countless as the stars of the sky and the sands of the seashore; your descendants will take possession of the gates of their enemies"); Jacob's Ladder. In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/upper-nave.html.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

Jacob

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

GEN / 22-17 / JA / COB

Dimensions

Height

85 in

Width

21 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

June 28, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

June 28, 2025