The Programs of Stained Glass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Jacksonville, Florida; and the Sacred Heart Church, Tampa, Florida
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FRANZ MAYER AND COMPANY: THE PROGRAMS OF STAINED GLASS IN THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA; AND THE SACRED HEART CHURCH, TAMPA, FLORIDA By DEBORAH STONE JAMIESON A DISSERTATION PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2005 Copyright 2005 by Deborah Stone Jamieson ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The completion of this dissertation was made possible first and foremost through the direction, guidance, and dedication of my committee chair, Dr. David Stanley. The helpful suggestions from my remaining committee members, Dr. Robert Westin, Dr. Melissa Hyde, and Dr. Sharon Difino are also greatly appreciated. I would like to acknowledge Fr. Paul Osterle, S.J., Elaine Carbonneau, and other staff members at Sacred Heart Church; Fr. Antonio Leon at the Church of the Immaculate Conception; and Alice Louise and Chad, and thank them for their assistance with matters pertaining to the researching and photographing of the stained-glass programs. With enormous gratitude I thank my family who provided constant encouragement and support throughout my studies at the University of Florida. Finally, with an abundance of love I thank my husband, Bruce. He has helped me with every step in this endeavor, and has always been my staunch advocate and best friend. TABLE OF CONTENTS page ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................................. iii LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................... vii ABSTRACT..................................................................................................................... xiii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................1 2 HISTORY OF FRANZ MAYER AND COMPANY...................................................5 Introduction...................................................................................................................5 Early Beginnings ..........................................................................................................6 Franz Mayer and Company in England......................................................................11 Franz Mayer and Company in the United States........................................................18 Reasons for Popularity of Franz Mayer and Company ..............................................24 1914 – Present.............................................................................................................29 3 HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION...........................................................................................................31 Introduction.................................................................................................................31 The History of the Church ..........................................................................................31 Exterior Description of the Church of the Immaculate Conception...........................38 Interior Description of the Church of the Immaculate Conception ............................40 4 ICONOGRAPHY AND PROGRAM OF WINDOWS IN THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ......................................................................45 Introduction.................................................................................................................45 Major Thematic Concepts...........................................................................................45 Christocentric ......................................................................................................45 Familial Theme....................................................................................................46 Devotion to Mary ................................................................................................48 The Sacrament of the Eucharist...........................................................................49 Description of the Window Program..........................................................................51 Early Childhood..........................................................................................................52 Initiation of Christ’s Ministry.....................................................................................56 Public Ministry ...........................................................................................................58 The Sacramental Sacrifice ..........................................................................................61 Final Stage ..................................................................................................................66 Clergy Memorial.........................................................................................................70 Clerestory....................................................................................................................71 5 HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE SACRED HEART CHURCH...............76 Introduction.................................................................................................................76 History of the Sacred Heart Church............................................................................76 Exterior Description of the Sacred Heart Church.......................................................85 Interior Description of the Sacred Heart Church........................................................88 6 ICONOGRAPHY AND PROGRAM OF WINDOWS IN THE SACRED HEART CHURCH....................................................................................................................92 Introduction.................................................................................................................92 Major Thematic Concepts...........................................................................................92 The Jesuits and the Saints....................................................................................92 Teaching and Baptism .........................................................................................94 Devotion to the Virgin Mary ...............................................................................95 Devotion to Joseph ..............................................................................................96 Devotion to the Sacred Heart ..............................................................................97 Description of the Window Program..........................................................................98 The South Nave ..........................................................................................................99 Transepts...................................................................................................................103 Apse ..........................................................................................................................105 The North Nave ........................................................................................................110 The West Façade Window........................................................................................116 7 HISTORICAL, PHIILOSOPHICAL, AND GENERAL AESTHETIC INFLUENCES ON THE MUNICH STYLE OF FRANZ MAYER AND COMPANY ..............................................................................................................118 Introduction...............................................................................................................118 The Revival of Art in Germany in the Nineteenth-Century .....................................118 Contemporary Theological Influences .....................................................................120 Nineteenth-Century Philosophical Influences ..........................................................124 The Heroic Past: Albrecht Dürer .............................................................................126 The Idealism of Raphael and the Italian Renaissance ..............................................130 The Nazarenes ..........................................................................................................131 The Pre-Raphaelites..................................................................................................135 Summary of the General Stylistic Influences Evident in the Stained Glass- Windows in the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Sacred Heart Church...................................................................................................................141 American Receptiveness to the Munich Style..........................................................143 8 STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF SPECIFIC WINDOWS IN THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ....................................................................148 Introduction...............................................................................................................148 The Annunciation......................................................................................................148 The Adoration of the Shepherds ...............................................................................152 The Holy Family in the Workshop............................................................................155 Jesus Blessing the Children......................................................................................161