Blue Madonnas

Celebrating ethereal creations painted on glass

A powerful expression of faith and spirituality, stained glass art is an ancient craft that reached its zenith in mediæval Europe, gracing the walls and windows of innumerable religious settings. These exquisite works involved painting, enameling, etching and silk-screening on glass, adding an ethereal beauty to surroundings by harnessing and transforming natural light into a rainbow of rich, translucent colors. A source of pride and joy for each community, stained glass art inspired and educated, enthralled and soothed, its visual impact transcending the written word.

The Madonna images featured on our journal covers represent traditional and contemporary designs by Master stained glass artist Albinas Elskus. Born in Lithuania in 1928, he studied art and architecture in Lithuania, Germany, France and the United States. Combining centuries-old artistry and contemporary techniques, he has completed more than 100 ecclesiastical commissions which are exhibited worldwide in permanent collections and cathedrals.

4″ × 7″ — 144 pages
Smythe sewn binding — Faux leather cover and strap closure