Attributed to Corrado Mochis (Cologne, 1525 - 1569, Milan)
Ruth and Boaz, about 1549-1557
Pot metal glass and white glass with silver stain and sanguine , 112 x 61 cm (44 1/8 x 24 in.)
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This vertical, rectangular stained glass window depicts a scene of a man and two women in front of a blocky, romanesque building. The window is divided into five horizontal panels. The man and younger woman sit on a bench with floral patterns on the right side. An older woman is standing on our left and appears to be talking with them. Her head is covered with a white scarf and she is dressed in a red dress with a green shawl. She holds her hands up, as if she is in conversation with the couple. The younger woman is in the middle of the group. Her body is mostly hidden by the man’s, as she is sitting on his right, our left. Her yellow hair is worn up and curls on the left side of her face. She wears a red dress with a thin blue collar that matches the outfit of the man. She clutches the man’s right arm. The couple stares up at the older woman as they listen to her talk. The man’s blue tunic is adorned with a gold collar, five green ovals, three on his chest and one on each shoulder, and a maroon sash. He also has gold stockings and yellow slippers. The man, who has a red cap with a green tassel and gold trim, appears to be older, based on his wavy beard and a few wrinkles on his neck.
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