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.
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The mother of the prophet Samuel, Hannah is remembered for her deep faith and heartfelt prayer for a child after years of barrenness. When her prayer was answered, she dedicated Samuel to the service of God. Her story in the First Book of Samuel symbolizes devotion, perseverance, and gratitude.
This stained glass window, designed by Henry Holiday and made by James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars Glass) in 1891, is a beautiful example of late Victorian ecclesiastical art in the Aesthetic–Pre-Raphaelite style.
The composition shows two Old Testament figures, Sarah (left) and Hannah (right), each known for their long-awaited motherhood and faithfulness to God. Both women are rendered in a dignified, contemplative manner, characteristic of Holiday’s sensitive treatment of biblical subjects.