Stained glass is an art form where colored pieces of glass are arranged to form beautiful images and patterns. When light shines through them, the result is pure magic: luminous colors dance across the room, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that feels like stepping into the pages of a storybook.

See the light with this collection of illustrations featuring stained glass.

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Clergy characters often exude a calm presence, depicted as serene figures detached from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. Whether it’s a priest, monk, pastor, or nun, many illustrations take the time to lovingly depict their distinct attire and sacred accessories in detail. Others add a fantasy twist, showing just how versatile these divine designs can be.

Find inner peace with this collection of illustrations featuring clergy characters.

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One of the first things you might notice when you walk into a museum, place of worship, or old home is its stained glass windows. After “cartoons,” i.e., full-sized sketches for the overall composition of a window or different sections of the window, are made, the glass pieces are then cut, shaped, and painted before being held together by narrow strips of lead to form a panel. This process is what gives the stained glass its signature look. As stunning as it is on its own, stained glass takes on a whole new level of ethereality when light passes through it, the dispersed colors creating a magnificent, kaleidoscopic effect.

Did any of these illustrations fill you with a sense of serenity?

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