Preliminary Design for Martyrs of North America Rose Window

In Charles J. Connick Stained Glass Foundation Collection Stained Glass and Works on Paper

Title

Creator/Contributor

Connick, Charles J.

Description

Preliminary design drawing for window which commemorates the eight North American martyrs in the Cathedral of St. Paul. ARTIST'S LABEL: Preliminary design for the North Transept Rose Window "Martyrs of North America" St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Paul, Minn. NOTES IN MARGINS [around circular window, clockswise from top:] Gabriel Lalemont; S Noel Chab; S Anthony Daniel; S Charles Garnier; S. René Goupil; S John Valande; (Ondissant) (ever bright light) S. I. Jaques; S. John de Bribeuf; Other (outer) inscriptions clockwise from top: Saints of Beatitudes?; Ad majoram Der Gloriam; IHS; in re Beatitudes Merciful Father Damieu; Mohawks Hurons (Tobacco Nations) Petuns' Neuters Iroquois Montaignais (peaceful) Algonquins (cruel).
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Format Medium

paper (fiber product)
pastels (crayons)
colored pencils

Technique

drawing (image-making)

Coverage

Installation location: window based on design in Cathedral of St. Paul (Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States)

creation date: 1940

Type of Resource

Photograph