Richmond, VA - Aisle Window - St. Benedict

Drawing

Verostko Center for the Arts

Name/Title

Richmond, VA - Aisle Window - St. Benedict

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.425

Description

Stained glass scale cartoon for aisle window in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. Depicts St. Benedict holding a crozier and scroll that reads "ORA ET LABORA" ("prayer and work"). Around his image are the names of St. Maurus, St. Placidus, St. Romuald, and St. Sylvester.

Type of Drawing

Charcoal

Artwork Details

Medium

Charcoal on Paper

Subject Person

St. Benedict, St. Maurus, Saint Placidus, St. Romuald, St. Sylvester

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

ST / MAURUS / ST PLACIDUS / ORA ET / LABORA / ST / BENE / DICT / ST / ROMUALD / ST / SYLVESTER

Language

English, Latin

Translation

Prayer and Work

Dimensions

Height

81 in

Width

32-1/2 in

Created By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Create Date

July 13, 2025

Updated By

jonah@weaverphoto.com

Update Date

September 12, 2025