Detailed Macro of Yellow Dalle de Verre Glass at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Collection Source
Photographer
Description
A macro photograph focusing on a rectangular yellow glass slab from the Dalle de Verre windows in the Servants of the Paraclete chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image features:
Surface Faceting: Concentric, shell-like patterns on the glass surface where it has been chipped by hand to enhance light refraction.
Color Saturation: A rich, lemon-yellow hue that glows vividly against the surrounding dark structural material.
Artisanal Texture: Visible fine cracks and varying thicknesses within the slab that contribute to the unique "jeweled" lighting effect characteristic of the church's sanctuary.
