Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church

Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church

. Brilliant red, orange, and yellow glass is etched for the sunrise, with textured glass used to create the effect of moving water. Said to be one of the two largest windows (along with "The Annunciation to the Shepherds") ever made by the Tiffany Studios, this 58-panel stained glass window honors Maltbie Babcock.

*"Gabriel" – the archangel Gabriel in the clouds, with feathers individually fashioned from opalescent glass by Tiffany.

*"John, the Visionary" – Wearing a red cloak and having an intense expression, St. John is portrayed by Tiffany in the style of the 17th c Flemish painter Reubens. The window is made of drapery, opalescent, and mottled glass.

*"The New Creation" – located at the rear of the church, it is based on the description in , with stained glass depictions of trees, mountains, and streams of Living Water. At the top is a star morphing into a cross, with rays made of nuggets.




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External links

* [http://www.browndowntown.org Official website]


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