Quick Facts
MEMORIAL TO: John Alexander Ross (1850–1901)
GIVEN BY: The Vestry and Congregation of Grace Church and other friends
DESIGNED BY: Otto Heinigke (1850–1915)
FABRICATED BY: Heinigke & Bowen, Brooklyn, New York
INSTALLED: December 23, 1901
DEDICATED: December 25, 1901
Symbolism
- The glass produced by Otto Heinigke represents a transitional period in American stained glass. Heinigke often used multiple techniques to achieve a desired affect.
- This unassuming window, the oldest in Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, is marked by an almost total absence of symbolism.
- The musician holding a harp was intended to represent young David before his ascension to the thrones of Judah and Israel. John Alexander Ross sang tenor in the choir, and this window honors his musical talents.
