Two major contributors to the stained-glass windows of
the Washington National Cathedral are Lawrence Bradford Saint and Rowan LeCompte. Saint
in noted for early work within the Cathedral and LeCompte for his design and creation of
over 45 windows within the Cathedral.
Lawrence Bradford
Saint (1885-1961) was an American stained glass artist. At the height of his career he
produced many windows for the National Cathedral. He also served as head of the stained
glass department. Saint created the three parable windows in St. Mary’s chapel north of
the choir which depicted seven of Christ’s parables. He also created the large rose
window in the northern transept, the Foretellers of Judgment windows below
it
Rowan LeCompte was inspired by the works of Saint when
he visited the National Cathedral when he was 13. LeCompte went on to design and
install more than 45 windows for the Cathedral. His most popular work is the Creation
Rose window set above the west front portal in 1976. LeCompte’s first commissioned work
for the National Cathedral was undertaken when he was only 16 years
old.
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