Rose windows in churches

The Lamb, representing Christ, is another favorite icon for religious windows, along with the resurrection flag included here. The bold black star shape just adds to the impact of this design with its pretty floral, colourful background. This one also features the Lamb of God with the resurrection flag, but in a different setting.

Whichever one you choose, we have something for every taste and decor. And remember, all our pieces are fully customizable. This one is beautifully embellished with blue scallops which will enlighten your space. All of our creations have been heat fused to ensure lasting color that is fade resistant.

The striking simplicity of this beautiful blue Greek cross against the dark red background will make an impressive statement in your church or prayer chapel. This religious rose window has all the elements necessary to enhance any prayer chapel or place of worship. The color scheme and theme matches the previous sample if you would like to install them both side by side. This stained glass masterpiece speaks for itself as it represents the Holy Trinity — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

This is just one of hundreds of profoundly meaningful religious stained glass designs which are available from SGI. Feel free to browse our website for more ideas to beautify your church or chapel. This one and the next would make an awesome set when you display them together. The Holy Family is highlighted in the center with 12 ornately decorative petal shapes completing this attractive rose window design.

This bright scene gives an inspiring impression of the breathtaking moment when Jesus raised Lazarus back to life after four days in the tomb. The Good Shepherd with His lambs makes this an inviting and comforting religious stained glass rose window which would grace any place of worship. It would look great as a standalone piece, or together with other similar designs.

The cruel nails and crown of thorns at the center of this masterpiece are tastefully embellished with an ornate border. It could grace your church or chapel as a sun-catcher or as a window insert. These last two images depict angels worshipping on musical instruments. And from the 8 th century their popularity increased, either as decorative recesses or as wheel windows. Some of them were glazed with alabaster or stained glass mosaics,some displayed an intricate marble screenwork. As always their design and motifs tell something about their age and history.

They were followed by pierced windows, where linear spokes and mullions were replaced by traceries that gradually developed into more and more flamboyant flower petals with a rich design, multiple parts and kaleidoscopic mosaics. In the 15 th century, simplicity came back in fashion, later to be surrounded by very ornate Baroque carvings in the 17th and early 18th centuries.

Windows in the transept are commonly associated with the Virgin Mary. The carved ornamentation, screens and perhaps the rose windows in general are believed to have come to Europe from the Middle East with the crusades. This may also explain the Islamic style patterns you can find in many Puglian church carvings.

Ferrara guide: The origin of urban planning. Prickly architecture: The use of rustication in Italy. Interesting AND beautiful! Nice collection of images at the top and explanation of their significance. I love the details of cathedrals and churches just about anywhere including Italy. I found this post so interesting. Love the collection of rose windows!

Interesting selection of windows. Fabulous photo mosaic. Beautiful pictures! Italy has some amazing art and those are a perfect example of it.