Vertical Exterior View of the “Tower of David” Dalle de Verre Window, Jemez Springs

Description

A full-length exterior view of one of the many symbolic lancet windows at the Mary, Mother of Priests Chapel in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. This specific window continues the Marian cycle using the Dalle de Verre (faceted glass) method.

The image highlights:

Sacred Iconography: The window is divided into three sections featuring a stack of symbolic elements in dark, faceted glass:

Top Section: A crown, signifying the Queenship of Mary.

Middle Section: A monstrance or chalice with an IHS christogram, transitioning into a radiant cross that anchors the center of the window.

Bottom Section: A stylized architectural tower, representing the "Tower of David" or "Tower of Ivory."

Inscriptions: The mirrored text at the bottom and sides identifies the title, consistent with the other windows in the chapel's exterior series.

Structural Artistry: The thick, off-white mortar acts as both a structural frame and a high-contrast background, making the dark glass "jewels" pop against the smooth stucco wall.

Botanical Detail: A firethorn (Pyracantha) bush with vibrant orange berries sits at the base, its wild, organic texture contrasting with the rigid, vertical lines of the mid-century architecture.