Jewels for a Crown

The story of the famous Jerusalem windows which were designed by Marc Chagall. His birth in the Russian town of Vitebsk, his devotion to the Bible, and his travels through Egypt, Syria, and the land of Israel are recalled; the five steps preparatory to making the design and the selection of colors are discussed; and the process involved in making the glass and achieving the desired shades is explained. Thus are given the art, science, and interpretation of the windows, which are based on Biblical account of the twelve sons of Jacob. The book is particularly dedicated to young readers. Illustrated with 13 plates.

Marc Chagall, the great French painter, suddenly left his easel and knelt down on the floor and began to throw odd-shaped bits of colored cloth, papers and other materials onto a large white sheet of paper.