Hannah - Salisbury Cathedral

1875 to 1890

This 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.