Castle Church-Neustrelitz
The Archangel Michael triumphing over Satan — new altar window based on a historical model.
The Neustrelitz Castle Church — an architectural gem from the neo-Gothic period around 1860 — has been restored and carefully repaired in recent years. As a special highlight, the church's lost altar window was reconstructed at the end of the restoration thanks to a donation from a benefactor.
This task included research work, design work, the production of the stained-glass and the delivery and installation of the church window.
The production of stained-glass and glass paintings is an ancient art form and dates back to the early Middle Ages (9th century).
Coloured handmade glass is cut into individual shapes and painted in several stages. After each work step, the painting is fired in a glass kiln at approx. 600° C and thus permanently bonds with the glass.
- Application of the contours, with black solder and contour brush
- Application of the black solder coating, from which light edges, shading and damascening are worked out with a goose quill and stippling brush.
- Application of the stained-glass colour ‘silver yellow’, which gives the glass a beautiful bright golden yellow colour after firing.
- Application of other glass enamel colours
- Shading and plasticity with the further application of contour colour
- Finally, the individual coloured glass pieces are assembled with lead profiles to form a complete window picture
We would also be happy to advise you on your projects, on the new production or restoration of church windows.
