Design for Stained Glass 1628

Hans Ganting the Younger's "Design for Stained Glass" (1628) is a detailed pen and ink drawing. This artwork depicts a central panel of a stained glass window design that includes a woman and two men in the center, surrounded by ornate architectural elements. The figures are dressed in elaborate clothing. In the top of the design, a figure with a skull in his hand appears to be Death, while below, a skeletal figure sits and looks at the viewer. The design was likely intended for a church or other religious building, and it reflects the artist's skill in depicting both human figures and intricate details.