Artwork
Mäntän kirkon urkuparven lasimaalaus, enkelit ja G. A. Serlachiuksen toiminimimerkki
Mäntän kirkon urkuparven lasimaalaus, enkelit ja G. A. Serlachiuksen toiminimimerkki is a photography by Eric O. W. Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency. This circular stained-glass design features four figures within a geometric pattern.
About this work
Overview
This circular stained-glass design features four figures within a geometric pattern. The artwork is characterized by muted colors and intricate details.
Subject & Meaning
The design depicts a winged angel at the top, two smaller angels facing each other below, and a large eagle in the center. The eagle bears the initials 'G.S.' on its chest, potentially referencing the artist or patron G.A. Serlachius.
Technique & Style
The artwork's style is reminiscent of stained glass, with geometric shapes and patterns filling the background. The use of muted colors adds to the overall effect.
History & Provenance
The artwork is attributed to Eric O.W. Ehrström, a known artist. It was likely created for a church setting, specifically for the organ loft of Mäntän kirkko.
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
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkuna, Jeesuksen syntymä
lasimaalaus, Forssan kirkon kuori-ikkunat
lasimaalauksia, Suomen kansallismuseon pääportaikko, ethnographia - historia - archaeologia
lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, cantus musica
lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko, kyyhkynen ja kruunu
lasimaalaus, Kymintehdas, comedia retoria
