Macro Detail of Eucharistic Wheat Mosaic at the Servants of the Paraclete Church, Jemez Springs
Photographer
Damien Spencer
Creation Date
August 29, 2025
Collection Source
Photographer
Description
A detailed macro photograph of the reredos mosaic located within the sanctuary of the Servants of the Paraclete in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The image highlights:
The Mosaic Artistry: A stylized stalk of wheat, symbolising the "Bread of Life," rendered in various shades of gold, amber, and tan square tiles.
Tesserae Composition: Thousands of small, multi-colored glass or ceramic tiles arranged in a grid-like fashion to create gradients of green, blue, and grey in the background.
Architectural Juxtaposition: The straight, finished edge of the mosaic panel meets the irregular, textured fieldstone and mortar wall of the chapel, illustrating the blend of fine art and rustic architecture.
Symbolic Foliage: To the right of the wheat, elongated green and brown tiles form the stems and leaves of the plants, set against a background that suggests a sky or field.
