Hannah - Salisbury Cathedral
Submitted by walwynThis stained glass window depicts Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel. Dated to 1911 by Powel and Sons, it is located in the south aisle of Salisbury Cathedral in England.
In the image, Hannah is traditionally shown in a posture of prayer or devotion, wearing a red robe and blue mantle, with a halo around her head to signify holiness. The inscription “I have lent him to the Lord” references 1 Samuel 1:28, where Hannah dedicates her son Samuel to God’s service after praying for his birth.
The intricate foliage and floral motifs surrounding her are characteristic of Victorian-era stained glass, emphasizing beauty and spiritual symbolism. The inscription at the bottom mentions “Hannah” and commemorates Sophia Patterson Angell, likely a benefactor or the person in whose memory the window was installed.

