Macro Detail of Purple and Blue Faceted Glass at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Collection Source
Photograher
Description
A detailed macro view of the faceted glass (Dalle de Verre) window at the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image highlights:
The Faceting Pattern: The central magenta or purple glass slab shows distinct conchoidal (shell-like) fractures along the top and sides, a hallmark of the hand-chipping process used to catch and refract light.
Tiled Arrangement: The magenta brick is positioned between two light blue slabs, illustrating the mosaic-like assembly of the window.
Internal Textures: Tiny air bubbles and irregular surface ripples are visible within the glass, which create a soft, diffused glow when back-lit.
The Structural Matrix: The thick, light-colored mortar or epoxy resin is visible between the glass slabs, providing the structural support and dark contrast necessary for the "jeweled" lighting effect of the sanctuary.
