Great Rose Window
December 26, 2009 | Filed Under Cathedrals/Churches, Stained Glass Windows, The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
This stained-glass window is located above the front entrance of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, the largest Gothic-style cathedral in the world.
The window is made from over 10,000 pieces of colored glass, making it the largest stained-glass window in the United States.
Hmmm… I think I’d like to learn how to make stained-glass windows.
Paz
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Fun Tanita Fact: in high school, I worked in a stained glass factory. I can tell you how to make that window. It takes a lot of work. And saws. And lots of water. Tiny cuts on your hands. Glass dust. And a whooooole bunch of steps.
I was a little peon, just cutting out one shape, using only two kinds of bandsaw and an etcher. But I felt like I was part of the big league teams that designed them and glued them together and mounted them on high scaffolds. It was an experience. Dirty, wet, cold, painful. But beautiful.
Awesome picture, Paz! It still amazes me that this is in the US!
Very beautiful!
I think that would be one heck of a callenge! It’s lovely!
Merry Christmas and a happy 2010 to you too Paz!
Gorgeous stained-glass window!
Happy Holidays!
Do learn, if you can. Or at least learn how to use stained glass paints. It gives such pleasure and feeling of accomplishment.
There is a much smaller rose window in the church we used to attend in NY. Very lovely.
Hello Paz
I’m slowly in the blogosphere. But I come to wish you and all who love you, a happy new year.
WOW that’s a grand stained glass window! Beautiful! Come to think of it I’d like to join you learning how to make stained glass.
How beautiful! Hope you have a wonderful 2010!
thanks for sharing
I wish you a Happy New Year
Hi Paz!… A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I found your site via Frank Gardner’s and decided to drop in. I love your photographic images… really sensitive… personal… and well composed!
Along with these features.. your comments add the same sensitive insights and a curiosity that makes your images …more appealing and evocative!
I’ll be back!
Warm regards… and Good hunting!
Bruce Sherman
this is beautiful! I always wanted to go to St. Johns.
Fascinating Fun Tanita Fact! Wow!
Hi DaviMack: And it’s in HARLEM!
Hi there, June!
Hi Jientje: Yes, definitely a challenge to make, I think.
Hi Sonia: Happy Holidays!
Hi bobbie: I bet that Rose window was beautiful.
Hi Marcos: Thank you for your good wishes. I wish the same to you.
Hi Carin: Yes, let’s take classes, together!
Hi Rhonda: Same to you!
Hi Miguel: Thank you! Same to you!
Hi Bruce: Welcome and thanks for your very kind words. I just came from your web site and blog. Breathtaking art! Thanks for sharing with us.
Thanks, everyone, for stopping by.
Paz
What a beautiful window, Paz! Excellent shot. Hope you have a happy New Year!
Really magnificent!
That is just beautiful, Paz. I’ve only seen photos of this famous cathedral. I dream of visiting it in person. Thank you for this!
Hugs,
Christine
Stunning. I like when the different colors of light come through. So, you want to make your own? Just YouTube it! Looks difficult and dangerous/toxic chemicals….carefull.
ET
Hi Christine: You WILL see it, someday.
Hi ET: They have how to make it on YouTube? Cool?
Paz