Tiffany Studios Stained Glass Window of the Good Shepherd, 1908

Title: Christ, the Good Shepherd
Date: Circa 1903
Maker: Tiffany Studios
Signature: TIFFANY STVDIOS / NEW YORK
Dimensions: H: 85 in, W: 51.5 in
Provenance: Second Baptist Church, Danbury, Connecticut

This luminous stained-glass window by Tiffany Studios depicts Christ, the Good Shepherd, symbolizing care and guidance. The serene composition features Christ with a staff, surrounded by verdant pastures, a flock of sheep, and a radiant sunrise, evoking spiritual warmth and pastoral tranquility. The inscription below, "He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd," emphasizes the theme of divine compassion and protection.

Crafted with Tiffany's renowned techniques, the window combines opalescent and textured glass with masterful shading and plating, producing lifelike details and ethereal light effects. The design is attributed to Frederick Wilson, who created related compositions for Tiffany Studios, as noted in historical references (Tiffany 1896 and Tiffany 1910). This work, identified as the Armstrong Memorial Window, showcases Tiffany's dedication to religious themes and artistic innovation.

Literature:

• Tiffany Studios, A Partial List of Windows, Tiffany Studios, New York, 1910, p. 43
• Alastair Duncan, Tiffany Windows, 1980, p. 208