Chicago, IL - Gospel Side Upper Nave Window - Gabriel

Name/Title

Chicago, IL - Gospel Side Upper Nave Window - Gabriel

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.587

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon for window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. This is the right light of sixth window from the sanctuary on the gospel side of the upper nave. Depictions from top to bottom: the Archangel Gabriel with a palm leaf; a ribbon with the words "DEUS FORTITUDO MEA" ("God is my Strength"). Almost an exact copy of 2021.1.334. In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/upper-nave.html

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

St. Gabriel

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

GA / BRIEL / DEUS / FORTITUDO / MEA

Language

Latin

Translation

God is my Strength

Dimensions

Height

80 in

Width

24 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

July 29, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

July 29, 2025