Windows of MississippiJesus Knocking At The Door
Trinity Episcopal Church, Pass Christian , Adams
| Artist | Louis Comfort Tiffany |
|---|---|
| Year | 1880 |
| Location | Trinity Episcopal Church, Pass Christian |
| County | Adams County |
| Subjects | Jesus Christ, flowers, knocking, scripture. |
There are 4 to 5 layers of glass on this window. Most Tiffany Windows are in the Art Nouveau style. This piece was likely installed in the 1880's, when remodeling was being completed at the Trinity Episcopal Church. The image is supposed to symbolize the scripture from revelation 3:19-20 in this it is stated "I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent. Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking: if you hear my voice and open the door. I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me." In the image, the door has been closed for so long that is has grown over with vines. Sources: PRGS Archive, Trinity Episcopal Church
Historical Context
Given in memory of: Lyman Godfrey Aldrich (1839-1901) and Bettie Buchner Aldrich (1833-1905). This window is unsigned which is unusual for a Tiffany window but not unheard of, it is probably located in the Tiffany archives. This work was repaired by Pearl River Glass Studios in 2009. Sources: PRGS Archive, Trinity Episcopal Church