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Stained glass windows have been a major part of European church architecture since the twelfth century. With light shining through their jewel-like panes, the windows, showing symbols and images from religious stories, infuse the dark church with a mystical quality. Executed in Florence circa 1493-1503 by Giovanni di Domenico, The Virgin Annunciate and The Angel of the Annunciation stained glass... More

Stained glass windows have been a major part of European church architecture since the twelfth century. With light shining through their jewel-like panes, the windows, showing symbols and images from religious stories, infuse the dark church with a mystical quality. Executed in Florence circa 1493-1503 by Giovanni di Domenico, The Virgin Annunciate and The Angel of the Annunciation stained glass windows are reproduced in acetate on the face of an Advent Calendar in collaboration with the National Gallery of Art. Place the Advent calendar so that light shines through the acetate windows for a magical medieval Annunciation. The history and technique of stained glass are explained behind the first 23 windows and are illustrated with details from Giovanni's originals. Behind the 24th window is The Annunciation, a painting by Jan Van Eyck (circa 1434-1436). The triptych Advent calendar measures 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 when closed and 11 1/2 x 20 when the panels are open. It comes in a poly bag, suitable for storage.

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