GUIDE TO ART OBJECTS  

NOTE:  The following information was originally published in 1979 and may not be inclusive of all the art objects on display in the church today.  Additionally, some of the art objects may have been relocated from the places indicated.  This page is intended to display and help preserve our art object information that is not readily available in other formats.

Jim Baldwin - December 20, 2003



SANCTUARY

Celtic cross. Designed by Harold Wagner, with wooden base designed by Robert Thorn. In memory of Claire Linscheid (1893-1967).

Wooden candlesticks. Designed by Robert  Baldwin created by Erich Vogl.  1978.

Silver baptismal bowl. Designed and created by Alex Lofquist.   1948.

Prie-dieu. Wrought iron kneeling bench. Designed and created by Hans B. Nielsen. In memory of Ella N. and Paul Cummings (1889-1969) and (1890-1970).

Twelve wrought iron candleholders for candlelight services. Designed and created by Hans B, Nielsen. In memory of Ralph Sievewright (1893-1974).

Twelve lanterns for candlelight services. Reproductions of warden's lanterns in St. Paul's Cathedral London. In memory of Noble W. Urquhart (1904-1975).



NARTHEX

I am the Vine, two wood carvings, by Don Turano. In memory of Lynn S. Miller (1891-1962).



CHURCH PARLOR

The Sermon of St. John, by Pieter Breughel, Flemish (1525-1569). In memory of George Hancock Garner (1907-1974).

The Adoration of the Shepherds, by Albrecht Durer, German (1471-1528). Wood engraving, late edition restrike. On temporary loan from Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkman.

Pewter sconces. In memory of Harry McAfee (1899-1969).

Noel Vitrail, Limoges plates designed by Andre Restieau. Based on the stained glass windows of Chartres Cathedral in France.   In memorial:

Jane Macfarlane (1884-1973), 1975 plate; Duncan Macfarlane (1884-1962), 1976 plate; Ledella C. McMenemy (1901-1977), 1977 plate; Joseph D. Kinney (1913-1975), 1978-79 plates.

Silk-screen print of stained glass window. Designed by Richard Clapp and rendered by church members for Christmas bulletin. 1975.



CHOIR ROOM STAIRWAY

Medieval music sheets(2).



CHOIR ROOM

Cellist, photograph by Howard Bond.

Medieval music sheets(3). Gift of Mrs. J. Frederic Johnson.



CHAPEL

Celtic cross. In memory of Fred H. Linscheid (1895-1948).

Silver baptismal bowl. In memory of Alma and Jack Horst (1903-1978) and (1902-1971).

The Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci Italian (1452-1519).

Sheet music covers, Psalms 117 and 130. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koch.

Antique iron sconces.



LIBRARY

For unto Us, a tapestry by Mrs. Arthur (Libby) Crawford.



OFFICE OF MINISTER'S SECRETARY

Sermon on the Mount, lithograph by Johann Heinrich Hofmann, German (1824-1911).

Four etchings, by Rembrandt, Dutch (1606-1669). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Perkins.

The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds; Christ Preaching; Christ with the Sick around Him, Receiving Little Children (''The Hundred Guilder Print'', based on Matthew 19 and Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves (or ''Three Crosses").  



MINISTER'S OFFICE

Christ at the Sea of Galilee, by Tintoretto, Italian (1518-1594).   Matthew 14:23-29.



FELLOWSHIP HALL BUILDING

    Foyer

The Family, original bronze sculpture, by George T. Sparks.   Contemporary artist. 1973.

The Four Apostles: John and Peter, Paul and Mark, by Albrecht Durer, German (1471-1528).

    Reception Room

Angel Musician, detail from Altar of Issenheim: The Concert of Angels and the Virgin and Child, by Matthias Grunewald, German  (c. 1475-1528).

Adoration of the Magi, triptych (with Nativity and Flight into Egypt), by Adriaen Isenbrant, Flemish (c. 1510-1551). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard Perkins.

    Coffee Room

The Peaceable Kingdom, by Edward Hicks, American (1780-1849).   Isaiah 11:6-9. In memory of John Cavan (1893-1971).

    Rear Stairway

Christ in the Temple, by Johann Heinrich Hofmann, German (1824-1911). Luke 2:46.

    Sunday School Rooms

Room 101: Triptych for worship center. Made by 5th Grade S.S. Class under direction of John Bosshard and Jack Crusoe. 1962.

Room 102: Yoke. Used in Beit Inan, an Arab village northwest of Jerusalem. Brought from Israel by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkman in 1972. Matthew 11:29.

Room 104 Shepherd's crook. Gift of Mrs. John Nicolopoulou of Thessaloniki, Greece. 1978. Bible story scroll.   Made by 5th Grade S.S. Class under direcion of Jack Crusoe and Don Hicks. 1965.

Room 105: David and Goliath, wood carving by Ho Won Yang.   A gift of Nam Myung Church, Taegu, Korea. Brought from Korea by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirkman. 1976.

Room 106: Christ and the Doctors, by Hermann Clementz, German (1852-1930). Luke 2:46.  



NURSERY WING

    Hallway

The Burning Bush, original crewel embroidery, by Evada Brown.   In memory of her husband, E. Melton Brown (1927-1964).

The Holy Night, by Carlo Maratta, Italian (1625-1713). In memory of Jill Dobski (1966-1969).

Christ Blessing the ChildreN, by Hermann Clementz, German (1852-1930). In memory of Jennifer Lee Saulnier (1969-1973).

Shepherd Boy, original painting by Ruth Thompson. In memory of William Orus Andrews, Jr. (1918-1932).  

    Room 10A

Father and Child, by Carol Ratafia. Contemporary artist. Gift of Mrs. Richard Allen.  

    Rooms 11A, 11B, 11C

Wall murals based on illustrations in Jessie Orton Jones' book, Small Rain, Viking Press, New York, 1943. Painted by the young people of the church.  



EDUCATION BUILDING 

    Receptionist's Office

Head of Christ, by Rembrandt, Dutch (1606-1669). In memory of Doris Braeuninger (1906-1970).  

    Teen Lounge

Stained Glass, latch-hook rug worked by Daneen Ryan. 1974.

Fireplace screen, made by 8th Grade S.S. Class under the direction of John Bosshard, Jack Crusoe, and Robert Meschke. 1971.

    Upper Hallway

Christ in the Wheatfield, by Kaspar Schleibner, German (1863-1931). Mark 2:23-28. In memory of Doris Braeuninger (1906-1970). 

    Sunday School Rooms

Room 201: The Sacrament of the Last Supper, by Salvadore Dali, Spanish (b. 1904- ). Gift of Robert Meschke.  Apostles' Shields made by 8th Grade S.S. Class under the direction of John Bosshard, Jack Crusoe, and Robert Meschke. 1970.

Room 204: The Last Supper, by Andrea del Sarto, Italian (1486-1531).

Room 205: The Last Supper, by Louise Magnuson. Contemporary artist.  Trinity banners made by Lisa and Lois Lantz and Mrs. Carl Wellenkotter.

Room 206: Christ and the Fishermen, by Georges Rouault, French (1871-1958). In memory of Eleanor Jean Jessop (1908-1965).

 

NOTE: A1l pictures are reproductions, unless clearly described as original works of art.

      

Last Updated 12/20/03