Njurunda 1958

This large church was built in 1885 and, as the photographs show, is in the ornate style of classical architecture of the earlier 18th century. So here, Folke as the leading avant-garde designer and maker of stained glass is commissioned for the three huge windows behind the altar, the focal point of the very grand and formal church.

Look at the detailing close up, there is so much to see and marvel at. Folke, using his lightest and most delicate colours and tones, shows the scene of the fishes being brought onto the boat, we are told the boat almost sank there were so many. The strength and strain in the scene and the beauty of the image in painted glass and lead is fabulous.

The two flanking windows are an impressionistic triumph in glass, alive and shimmering in the light. Most of all, the light pours into the church though his glass.

Stained-glass window with stylized biblical figures, halos, and simple architectural forms arranged in three vertical panels.

Stained-glass triptych depicting haloed figures by the sea, on a mount, and near a village, rendered in cool blue and purple tones.

Tall stained-glass window with nine blue-toned panels depicting haloed biblical figures, crucifixion, gatherings, and scenes by water. — Chancel window. From now on, all Folke's glass windows were made at Bogtman's Glassworks, Haarlem. 1020 x 765cms.

Stained-glass panels showing a haloed figure above loaves and fish beside another panel portraying a crucified figure among blue geometric shapes.

Stained-glass panel showing a haloed figure by a shoreline with boats, trees, and a distant village, rendered in blue and purple tones.

Stained-glass panel showing a haloed figure standing above loaves and fish, with stylized trees and blue geometric backgrounds.

Tall arched stained-glass window with repeating blue geometric panes arranged in vertical sections, creating a soft, luminous patterned glow.

Stained-glass panel showing two haloed figures, one holding a child, framed by geometric arches and cool blue and purple tones.

Stained-glass style artwork showing a tall central figure with outstretched arm beside three smaller figures, set against angular grey patterns. — Cartoon for 'John The Baptist', a proposal for Njurunda Church. Gouache on paper. 105 x 49cms. Signed.

Clergy stand before an ornate church altar with tall arched windows, gold-trimmed columns, floral dome ceiling, and a glowing chandelier above.

Bright church interior with ornate gold accents, arched ceilings, chandelier, tall stained-glass windows, and a decorated altar in soft light.

Churches

Njurunda 1958

Chancel window. From now on, all Folke's glass windows were made at Bogtman's Glassworks, Haarlem. 1020 x 765cms.

Cartoon for 'John The Baptist', a proposal for Njurunda Church. Gouache on paper. 105 x 49cms. Signed.