Medieval Stained Glass

Medieval stained glass is most noted for the small

. Intricate patterns in windows in many churches around the world. These stained glass windows are viewed at with awe by many in the stained glass community, as many masters of stained glass today have been unable to duplicate the delicate works found in medieval churches around the world.

Unfortunately, the same beauty that makes medieval stained glass stand out from other generations of stained glass is also the same beauty that has resulted in its rarity. Because most of the medieval stained glass pieces across the world have been located in temples and churches, these places have fallen under heavy use and the ravages of time. Many of the churches located in Europe have lost their priceless medieval stained glass to time, weathering, and war.

For many of those who are interested in stained glass, the study of medieval stained glass has been an integral part of the hobby. The use of color, including the rare Copenhagen blue still yet to be duplicated in modern times, are often the foundation for many stained glass pieces created today.

Due to the changes of power and war that ended the period of medieval stained glass, many of the windows in the world have since been destroyed. There are few lingering remains of priceless windows, and these are protected against harm. One of the most well known medieval stained glass windows still in existence is in the Canterbury Cathedral. This cathedral was made famous by their towering stained glass windows. Depicting various scenes, the delicate interactions of colors and shapes are an inspiration to many who seek to use the same process of stained glass creation as used in medieval stained glass art.

If you are interested in medieval stained glass art as a hobby, you will find yourself working without many of the modern conveniences of the day. In order for it to be in authentic style, you need to work with the same style of tools that were used in medieval stained glass art when it was new. This traditional method of crafting stained glass is often considered too much work by those used to modern tools. However, the distinctive look of medieval stained glass often outweighs the extra time and effort involved in the hobby.

Purchasing authentic medieval stained glass is near to impossible. Many of the surviving pieces of medieval stained glass are protected in their original cathedrals and stored in museums to preserve them for future generals.

by: Marianne B. Conway

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