Detail of Purple, Blue, and 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 view of a section of the faceted glass window at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image highlights:
Color Composition: A central, deep magenta or purple glass slab flanked by light blue and yellow bricks, demonstrating the rich palette used in the church’s artistic glazing.
Internal Characteristics: Tiny air bubbles and striations trapped within the purple glass, which are typical of the hand-poured "slab" glass process.
Structural Matrix: The grey concrete or epoxy binder is clearly visible between the glass pieces, highlighting the thick, mosaic-like construction that distinguishes Dalle de Verre from traditional leaded stained glass.
Hand-Chipped Edges: The rough, uneven borders of each brick where the artist faceted the glass to maximize light dispersion.
