Chicago, IL - Gospel Side Upper Nave Window - Jophiel

Drawing

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Verostko Center for the Arts

Name/Title

Chicago, IL - Gospel Side Upper Nave Window - Jophiel

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.328

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon for window in St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, Chicago, IL. This is the right left of second window from the sanctuary on the gospel side of the upper nave. Depictions from top to bottom: the Archangel Jophiel with a sword; a ribbon with the words "DEI PULCHRITUDO" ("the beauty of God"). In-situ image from: https://www.motherofgodchicago.org/upper-nave.html

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person or Organization

Jophiel

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

JO / PHIEL / DEI / PULCHRITUDO

Language

Latin

Translation

The Beauty of God

Dimensions

Height

83 in

Width

21 in

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

July 4, 2025

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

July 6, 2025