Trävattna 1963

This ancient church, rebuilt after a wildfire in 1849, is unusual with its tower of stepped gables. The church lacks a traditional altarpiece but instead has three most beautiful glass painted windows above and behind the altar. These windows were designed and painted by Folke and are a testament and result of the close collaboration of Folke with the great skills of Bogtman’s Glassworks in Haarlem.

Three stained-glass windows depicting abstract blue and yellow figures above detailed biblical scenes rendered in bold black line art.

Stained-glass window with black line art depicting biblical scenes, including a manger, haloed figures, an angel, and travelers with a donkey. — 'Flight into Egypt', detail. Glass.

Stained-glass window with bold black sketches showing the Last Supper, arrest scenes, a trial, and a figure carrying a large cross. — 'The Last Supper', detail. Glass.

Stained-glass window depicting an abstract crucifix figure with outstretched arms, surrounded by vibrant blue and yellow geometric shapes.

Stained-glass window with abstract blue and yellow shapes forming two figures embracing, rendered in bold, expressive lines.

Stained-glass window composed of angular blue and white shapes forming an abstract figure, with bold black outlines and an arched top.

White church with a stepped tower and red-tiled roof, surrounded by a green churchyard dotted with gravestones and trees.

Churches

Trävattna 1963

'Flight into Egypt', detail. Glass.

'The Last Supper', detail. Glass.