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Antique stained-glass window – ‘The Holy Figure’ from the Driesprong Church in Breda
This monumental antique stained-glass window It depicts an abstract Holy Figure. It is a beautifully preserved cultural-historical object from the post-war recovery period of Breda. At Hi(s)story Antiques, we select each object manually based on character and historical value. This exceptionally large triptych (arch window) is the absolute pinnacle of 20th-century Dutch church art.
The window was originally part of the monumental Driesprong Church on the Teteringsedijk in Breda. This building closed its doors in 1994 and was completely demolished in 1995. This specific antique stained-glass window Fortunately, it was rescued from the wreckers' hammer at the time. Therefore, it still remains in a very solid and original condition.
The origins and the post-war history
The background of this window is closely connected to the Second World War. In October 1944, retreating troops blew up the church tower. The original stained glass windows were completely destroyed in the process. During the reconstruction around 1947, the priest wanted to renovate the church with modernist art.
Therefore, he commissioned the young, talented artist Akke Sins (1928–2025). She had even officially secured the prestigious assignment for her admission to the art academy. The priest believed in her talent so strongly that he personally accompanied her to her admission interviews at the time.
The craftsmanship of the Bredase School
Akke Sins then went on to study at the brand new Academie St. Joost in Breda. Here she came under the tutelage of her head teacher Gerrit de Morée (1910–1981). A young student could not possibly carry out a monumental project of this size on her own. Therefore, this was antique stained-glass window Technically realized in the professional studio of De Morée.
You can see in this window a fabulous synergy. The refined line work of Sins is captured in the heavy, expressionist contour lines of master De Morée. The Holy Figure is built from bold, intense primary color areas of cobalt blue, bright yellow, and ruby red. The surrounding glasswork consists of tinted and heavily textured glass that beautifully refracts the light.
Technical details and interior application
This robust antique stained-glass window It has a royal size of 135 centimeters high and 108 centimeters wide. The panel is tightly framed around it in an original metal profile frame. This makes the structure perfectly stable after all these decades and ready for installation immediately.
The window provides a breathtaking light show in your home at any time of the day. You can hang the object for a large window. Additionally, the size lends itself excellently as an architectural room divider. You can also beautifully integrate the panel into a custom-made LED light box on the wall.
Our services and safe transport from Geertruidenberg
Due to the extreme vulnerability, we are sending this. antique stained-glass window Under no circumstances via the regular package delivery service. Therefore, we have strict rules for this unique item:
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- Pick-up in Geertruidenberg: This is our strong preference. You are very welcome to come for a personal pickup by appointment. This is by far the safest method for the glass. Moreover, you can then enjoy the light play in person in advance.
- Specialized art courier: If picking up is not possible for you, we will work together to find a solution. In mutual consultation, we can engage a reputable furniture courier. These professionals transport the window manually and securely. The transport costs and the risk thereof are at the buyer's expense.
For more general information about the rich history of this type of glazing, please visit the Wikipedia page about stained glass Consultation. Do you have specific questions about this work? Please feel free to contact us via info@hisstoryantiques.nl or call directly at +31 6 18897225.
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