Artwork
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkunat
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkunat is a photography by Eric O. W. Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency. The work consists of two black‑and‑white photographs documenting the stained‑glass windows of Forssa Church.
About this work
Overview
The work consists of two black‑and‑white photographs documenting the stained‑glass windows of Forssa Church. Each window is arched, segmented into multiple panels, and rendered in monochrome, likely reflecting the photographic process rather than the original coloration of the glass.
Subject & Meaning
The left window centers on a crucifixion scene, presenting Christ on the cross amid accompanying figures, a conventional Christian motif. The right window combines a circular motif at its apex with a series of narrative or symbolic scenes below, suggesting a thematic program that complements the liturgical setting.
Technique & Style
The original windows are composed of colored glass set in lead cames, a traditional method for ecclesiastical stained glass. The photographs capture the intricate leadwork and compositional divisions, emphasizing line and form through the absence of color.
History & Provenance
The windows belong to Forssa Church, known locally as Forssan kirkon kuori‑ikkunat. Their documentation in black‑and‑white photography indicates an archival effort, possibly dating from the early to mid‑20th century, to preserve the visual record of the church’s interior.
Context
Stained‑glass windows have long served both decorative and didactic functions in Lutheran churches of Finland, conveying biblical narratives and theological concepts to congregants. The crucifixion tableau aligns with the central Christian narrative, while the companion window’s varied scenes likely illustrate complementary scriptural or saintly episodes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Eric O. W. Ehrström spent years on his hands and knees, squinting at stained-glass windows under scaffolding. He didn’t just snap photos—he climbed into the frames, capturing the way light turns red into honey and blue…
Omakuva
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