A painted stained glass coat-of-arms
Many clients are interested in how stained glass is painted. Thus, a short description:
1. Two-layered glass (in this case, red on clear) is cut into an oval, then acid-resistant adhesive paper is placed on the glass and the areas of the glass that need to be clear glass are cut out from the adhesive paper. The glass is placed in a fluoric acid bath and the uppermost red layer of the glass is eaten away by the acid. You can see on the left image the glass after acid etching, on the right side contour lines have been added.
2. The contour lines are painted onto the medallion. The stained glass paint is a powder that consists of metal oxide, powdered glass and a binder, and the paint is mixed with water. In order to make the paint appropriately smooth for painting, it must be finely ground with a glass muller on a glass plate so that the composition is homogeneous. The contour lines are fired onto the glass at a temperature of 630°C (1166°F).
The glass blower
The glass atelier made a stained glass painting based on a print from the well-known book by Johannes and Caspaares Luiken “100 Verbeeldingen van Ambachten” (“100 Images of Craftsmen”). Over the years we have made many stained glass paintings based on images of this 1694 book.
Size: 20.5 x 26 cm.
Jamin Mausoleum Windows
The Glasatelier brought the stained glass windows of the Jamin family mausoleum in Rotterdam back to their original glory. Over the years, the mausoleum had fallen into disrepair and the windows vandalized. Initial plans for the restoration began in 2001. On 10 February 2005 the official opening of the restored mausoleum, with press coverage, took place. Click for more information
R.K. Kerk (Church) De Hoeksteen, in ‘s Gravenzande
The windows of the church were designed by Carel Bruens. The 15 window project includes themes such as: marriage, baptism, healing the sick. The windows were installed in December 1996.
Carel Bruens and Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk also worked together on windows for the R.K. Dorpskerk (church) in Voorschoten.
Click for more informationKloosterkerk (Cloister Church), The Hague
In 2004 and 2005 the Glasatelier removed all the stained glass windows from the Kloosterkerk along the Lange Voorhout and Parkstraat streets (approximately 600 panels). The panels were cleaned, the broken glass repaired and the panels were reset in lead. The painted stained glass window in the chapel was reinstalled with protective glazing.
Dorpskerk Voorschoten
When the restoration of the Dorpskerk church in Voorschoten was in process, church officials decided to place four new stained glass windows designed by Carel Bruens on the east side of the church. Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk constructed the stained glass windows and placed them on the inside of existing cast iron windows. Each of the four windows consisted of four panels with biblical themes: two windows tell of various moments from the Old Testament, and two windows tell the way of Jesus’ students after the resurrection. The two rose windows above represent the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.
Jan Snoeck
Jan Snoeck (1927) is known for his monumental figures and his graphic work. His use of primary color and graphic line play are trademarks of his work, which work out very nicely in stained glass.
Gereformeerde Kerk Pernis
In 1999 stained glass windows designed by Hans van der Valk were installed in the Gereformeerde Church in Pernis. The basis of the design came from design elements present in the church, strengthening the unity of the interior.
Maduro&Curiels Bank, Willemstad Curacao
In 2001 the Glasatelier constructed and (?) shipped 342 stained glass panels mounted in wooden frames to Willemstad Curaçao. The panels were installed by a local constructor during the last phase of the restoration of the monument bank building owned by Maduro & Curiels Bank. http://www.mcb-bank.nl/
H. Antonius Abt Church Scheveningen
The Holy Antonius Church in Scheveningen was designed by the architect Jos Cuypers (1861-1949). The stained glass windows and the mosaics were designed in 1925-1927 by Antoon Molkenboer (1872-1960) in conjunction with the artist Christiaan de Moor (1899-1983) and the glazenier and draftsman Lou Asperslagh (1893-1949).
In 1998 Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk restored the rose window in the façade and replaced the steel window frame (10 meter diameter) with a stainless steel frame. The 12 high windows were restored in 2001-2002 by the atelier and remounted with a protective glazing.
The remembrance mosaic measures 12 x 17.4 meter and is the only large mosaic in the Netherlands, and the largest in Europe north of the Alps. It contains approximately 2 million stones and was constructed by the atelier Mauméjean Frères of Paris.
Click for more informationH. Adrianus Church Naaldwijk
Three glaziers have their names linked with the H. Adrianus Church in Naaldwijk:
Three glaziers have their names linked with the H. Adrianus Church in Naaldwijk:
Hans Basart of Basart and Sloet of The Hague; Dom. Jac. Van der Mey; and Stockhof de Jong all created painted stained glass windows during the last century. When the large windows in the choir and nave (a total of 11 panels) needed to be restored, Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk was called in. The restored panels were installed in a protected and ventilated mounting. The existing windows in the towers were replaced with wire glass.
Click for more informationThe Peace Palace in The Hague
Restoration of the Vredespaleis (Peace Palace) In 2001-2002 the Glasatelier restored the painted stained glass windows as part of an overall restoration at the Vredespaleis under the direction of the construction company Koninklijke Woudenberg Ameide bv.
Appliqué window Leidschendam
A special project was the 1991 development of glass appliqué windows for the Jansen family. The client wanted colorful windows for the facade of their newly built house. Designer Hans van der Valk developed a ”pixel window” on an Amiga computer in the theme of air, water and fire. To realize the project, we glued 4 x 4 cm colored glass squares on tempered 8 mm float glass. Once hardened, any residual glue was removed with a scalpel. Click for more information
Reformed Church Bleiswijk
In the Reformed Church in Bleiswijk sunlight shines directly into the church. Because of this, designer Hans van der Valk chose the theme of “light”, using air, land and water as the central elements for seven new stained glass windows in the church. The seven windows consist of approximately 1800 individual pieces of glass set in lead. The three large panels were placed on the inside of the church windows, allowing for protection and ventilation. Four panels at the emergency exit were double glazed. In 1997 the church received four old stained glass windows from the former church in Bleiswijk, so these seven new windows, installed in 2000, made the church complete. Click for more information
Rode Olifant The Hague
Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, one of the largest attorney, notary and tax advice offices is housed within the “Rode Olifant” (Red Elephant) building in The Hague. The light through the stained glass windows in the atrium ensures a special atmosphere. These windows, the tower windows and the reception area windows were designed and constructed at the W. Bogtman in Haarlem. When the tower windows (56 meters high) were to be restored, Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk was called in. Forty-one panels were removed and taken to our atelier where they were re-leaded, the brass supports renewed and the panels remounted in a brass frame. The restoration was done in consultation with the constructor Bouwmig Gouda bv and the project manager Alphaplan.
Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam
Completed June 2004. Built in 1921. All the stained glass panels were designed and constructed by Atelier Bogtman of Haarlem.
Originally the building was temporary housing for European emigrants on their way to South America. From the time of the German occupation of the Netherlands during WWII until 1989 the facility was used as a juvenile detention facility. An extensive renovation and restoration was completed in November 2004.
Agnietenkapel Amsterdam
The Agnieten chapel is one of the finest-conserved cloister chapels. The Agnieten cloister, dedicated to St. Agnes, was founded on the eve of St. Agnes, 21 January 1397. In 1419 the cloister was granted the permission to build a chapel. This wooden chapel burned completely in the great city fire of 1452. In 1470 a new chapel was built in the gothic style popular in Amsterdam at that time. It was customary to built an “upper church” area for the nuns so that they could watch the choir. In this way the nuns were separated from the common people. The “lower church” was separated by a fence from the altar. The entrance to the upper church was via the cloister building; the entrance to the lower church via a street.
Panel Agentor Oud Gastel
This stained glass piece of 50 x 70 cm was created using photos of the facility and mounted in an aluminum frame with indirect light.
Click for more informationCity Hall Culemborg
The outside of the City Hall was completely restored in 2004 and 2005 and Glasatelier Oud Rijswijk repaired all the broken fragments on site. The iron support bars were removed and treated in the atelier to remove rust, painted twice, and then remounted. (source: http://www.hetoudestadhuis.nl)
Click for more informationCupola Hotel Des Indes
Restoration of the stained glass cupola above the entrance of Hotel Des Indes in The Hague.
The panels were removed and the lilac cathedral glass was replaced with clear cathedral glass.
The panels were then releaded and reinstalled.
Click for more informationRoyal Waiting Room
From March to August 2005 the glass atelier restored the painted stained glass windows of the Royal Waiting Room in the Holland Spoor train station in The Hague.
Berlage building, Kerkplein, The Hague
In August 2004 Glasatelier Oud Rijwijk was asked to restore the windows in the meeting room of the Berlage building in The Hague. The windows include representations of the coat of arms of all the Dutch provinces. The coats of arms of Overijssel and Limburg were heavily damaged with a few broken pieces. The coats of arms of Zeeland and Gelderland had to be completely newly made, as close to the original design as possible.
Dentist office Oudewater
Designer Hans van der Valk created these painted stained glass windows for the waiting room of a dentist office. The theme was parrots, cockatoos and orchids, the hobbies of the dentist and his wife. After several consultations a final design was agreed upon. Glass from the manufacturers Spectrum, Kokomo, Wissmach and Uroboros was used. The glass was painted and fired, set in lead with a brass outer frame. The panels were then mounted on the inside of the waiting room windows with an insulating glazing.
Description of the office windows
The signature window extends over 5 panels and a door in the office of director Peter Heijman. Each panel is 73 x 110 cm and the door panel is 60 x 140 cm. Together, these six panels demonstrate many of the varieties available in glass, color, thickness of lead line, contour and grisaille painting, and etching. Classical and modern styles are interweaved throughout the windows. Click for more information