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Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: Isaiah, 1862. Creator: Unknown
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Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: Isaiah, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Figures prepared by Baron von Hess for a painted window in Glasgow Cathedral: Isaiah, 1862. This great work of embellishing a national monument, the first of its kind that has been undertaken under the auspices of the Church of Scotland, affords a remarkable proof of the change which may be wrought in an ecclesiastical body by the tendency and inclination of the age. No longer the stern discourager of pictorial art, the Church of Scotland, has here shown herself to be its enlightened patron; for though, in conformity with her fundamental principles, rejecting obsolete quaintnesses and allusions, and having no respect for those mediaeval influences by which, south of the Tweed, "church art" seems hopelessly oppressed, she has placed before us representations intelligible to all alike, and from which the most refined and cultivated, taste may derive pleasure and instruction...The character of the draperies is borrowed from the Italian school, the folds being kept small, according to the proper treatment of drapery in glass. The ornament is in the mediaeval German style, and sufficiently accords with the architecture as not to farm any unpleasant contrast with it'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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1. Title: "Isaiah Window in Glasgow Cathedral: A Testament to the Evolution of Church Patronage and Artistic Innovation, 1862" This photograph showcases the intricately designed figures prepared by Baron von Hess for the Isaiah window in Glasgow Cathedral, installed in 1862. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their work provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic and religious history of Scotland. The Isaiah window represents a significant milestone in the Church of Scotland's history, marking the first major undertaking of embellishing a national monument as its patron. This shift from a staunch critic of pictorial art to its enlightened supporter reflects the changing cultural landscape of the time. The window, with its intelligible and refined depictions, stands in contrast to the quaint and obsolete influences that had previously dominated church art in areas south of the Tweed. The figures, draped in Italian-inspired garments, display small, proper folds, while the ornamentation adheres to the mediaeval German style, harmoniously blending with the cathedral's architecture. The Illustrated London News, in its 1862 edition, praised this artistic endeavor, acknowledging the Church of Scotland's progressive stance towards art and its ability to cater to the tastes of both the masses and the most refined connoisseurs. This photograph serves as a testament to the transformative power of the age, bridging the gap between religious tradition and artistic innovation.
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