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Date
August 29, 2026
Title
Detail of Stained-Glass Window with Cross and Crown Symbols, Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
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Description
An exterior close-up of a vertical lancet window featuring mid-century mosaic glasswork. This specific window highlights Christological and liturgical motifs, contributing to the theological narrative integrated into the chapel’s exterior walls.
The image features:
* Liturgical Iconography: The upper panels depict a stylized crown above a cross, representing the Kingship of Christ. The middle panel features a vertical form that appears to be a candle or a stylized wheat stalk, while the lower panel contains abstract geometric shapes suggestive of ecclesiastical tools or symbols.
* Mosaic Technique: The design is executed with dark, faceted glass pieces set against a light, translucent background. This style creates a stark, high-contrast silhouette that is easily visible from the exterior of the sanctuary.
* Minimalist Integration: The window is deeply set into the chapel's white stucco façade, with the clean lines of the recess and the sloped concrete sill emphasizing the building’s Modernist architectural character.
* Lighting and Texture: The direct sunlight highlights the slight variations in the glass texture and the smooth finish of the surrounding masonry, illustrating the play between light and shadow on the building's surface.
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All Rights Reserved
Contributor
Damien Spencer

