Stained Glass

A brief history of stained glass of the 13th century, with detailed instructions by Theophilus the monk, contemporary of the period.

Medieval examples of banners, seals, armory in manuscript s, architectu ral features, stained glass, tiles, effigies, brasses, and coinage featuring heraldry.

Topics on stained glass techniques, with photos of stained glass windows from the Middle Ages to the present.

Using clear acrylic panels and Gallery Glass paint to create window decorations which simulate medieval stained glass windows.

The trades of medieval painters, illustrators, sculptors, and makers of stained glass.

Over 400 stained glass panes dating to the 13th and 14th centuries have been preserved in three churches in Esslingen. The windows give a unique insight into the medieval world, and into the technical and artistic aspects of the production of stained glass.

A history of medieval stained glass, with pictures of some examples from their collection.

An ongoing site with articles and links on Glasswork and Beads as they apply to the Middle Ages and the SCA.

A description of stained glass from the Catholic Encyclopedia.

The term "stained glass" is misleading, used as a popular name for the glass used in making windows with colored glass. Stained (painted) glass is only one of the many types of glasses used for this purpose.