Saint Paul Preaching at Ephesus

• Types of glass: 1. Opalescent 2. Striated 3. Lightly Mottled
• Painting on faces, hands, and feet
• Multiple Layers

This window is likely based on a 1649 painting of the same name by Eustache Le Sueur. Le Sueur was born and died in Paris. He is known for his religious paintings in the French classical Baroque style.

Special Features
• Each face in this window is painted in a unique and life-like manner.
• No drapery glass was used in this window. All detail is on the back. This is a simple yet elegant window.
• Notice how the support bar is curved below the face of the central figure. Earlier European stained glass windows had support bars and leading that cut through faces and limbs.

Biblical Story of the Window

During his mission to Ephesus, Saint Paul preached the Gospel and gained many followers. Some of these converts to Christianity had practiced sorcery and magic. As depicted in this window, they burned their books and manuscripts on these topics.