Artwork

ristinmuotoinen lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko

ristinmuotoinen lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko, by Olga Gummerus-Ehrström
ristinmuotoinen lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko, by Olga Gummerus-Ehrström

ristinmuotoinen lasimaalaus, Olaus Petrin kirkko is a photography by Olga Gummerus-Ehrström. It is held in the collection of the Finnish Heritage Agency. A black-and-white photograph depicts a stained-glass cross, featuring a central figure with outstretched arms and surrounding angels.

About this work

Overview

A black-and-white photograph depicts a stained-glass cross, featuring a central figure with outstretched arms and surrounding angels.

Subject & Meaning

The stained glass shows a robed figure with a halo under an arch, flanked by kneeling angels and accompanied by two small angels above. A dark shape below may represent a cave or doorway.

Technique & Style

Thick black lines separate colored panels, giving the stained glass a graphic appearance. The photograph's grainy texture resembles an old sketch.

Artist & collection

Artist

Olga Gummerus-Ehrström

Olga Gummerus-Ehrström made a stained-glass window for Olaus Petrin kirkko in Finland.

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Finnish Heritage Agency open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.