Name/Title
Chicago, IL - Epistle Side Upper Nave Window - NehemiasEntry/Object ID
2021.1.248Description
Stained glass scale cartoon for window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. This is the left light of the third window from the sanctuary on the epistle side of the upper nave. Depictions from top to bottom: Nehemias or Nehemiah holding a scroll on which is written "2-ES 5-15" ("The earlier governors, my predecessors, had laid a heavy burden on the people, taking from them each day forty silver shekels for their food; then, too, their attendants oppressed the people. But I, because I feared God, did not do this"); a castle.
In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/upper-nave.htmlType of Drawing
CharcoalArtwork Details
Medium
Charcoal on PaperSubject Person or Organization
NehemiahCollection
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
2-ES / 5-15 / NEHE / MIASDimensions
Height
81-1/2 inWidth
21 inCreate Date
June 28, 2025Update Date
June 28, 2025
