Adoration of the Kings and The Flight into Egypt

• All Antique Mouth Blown Glass
• Extensive Painting
• Single Layer

These windows display the skillful painting typical of the German firm Franz Mayer of Munich. In these European painted windows, the artist painted on cathedral or one color glass to create the folds and draping in the simple garments of the Holy Family, as well as the rich and lavish fabric in the robes of the kings.

These windows were originally installed in an Episcopal church in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The shapes of the windows and the decorative details in the lower panels are identical, confirming the windows were produced for the same church.

Special Features
• The artist painted the glass to create details such as the shading in the clothes. Then, the artist baked the glass in a kiln fired to 1250° to fuse the paint to the surface of the glass.
• The lead work in these windows is all one layer.
• Notice the beautiful amber color in these windows; the artist put silver stain on the back of the glass to create this radiant effect.

Biblical Story of the Window
These windows depict biblical events often found in paintings and stained glass. The Gospel of Matthew recounts the Adoration of the Kings (2:1–12) and the Flight into Egypt (2:13–15). In the first story, three wise men follow a star to the birthplace of Jesus; they come to worship Him, bringing gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. In the second story, Joseph flees to Egypt with Mary and the Infant Son after the Magi inform him that King Herod intends to kill Jesus. The abundant use of the color gold throughout these windows underscores the divinity of Jesus.