Exterior View of “Our Lady of Carmel” Faceted Glass Window, Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel

Description

A full vertical exterior photograph documenting the outer face of the "Our Lady of Carmel" "dalle de verre" (faceted glass) window set within the chapel’s exterior wall.

The image features:

* Exterior Matrix Perspective: Unlike interior shots where backlit glass glows brightly, this reflective exterior view emphasizes the thick, opaque mortar matrix and dark metal dividers. The glass slabs appear muted and dark against ambient daylight, demonstrating how dalle de verre installations present as structural, mosaic-like masonry from the outside.

* Visible Structural Iconography: The dark silhouettes of the central iconographic elements remain distinct, including the lower praying hands, descending scapular slabs in the midsection, upper hands reaching upward, and the crown motif at the top.

* Exterior Framing & Stucco: The window is recessed into a smooth, light-gray exterior stucco wall, resting on a clean, tiered stone or concrete sill at the base.

* Architectural Record: This photo provides essential physical documentation of the exterior weathering, structural matrix integrity, and mortar condition of the window frame prior to dismantling.