{"id":4373,"date":"2021-05-20T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T13:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/?p=4373"},"modified":"2021-05-20T09:44:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T13:44:44","slug":"object-of-the-week-immaculate-conception-seminary-in-winter-by-edwin-havas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.shu.edu\/archives\/2021\/05\/object-of-the-week-immaculate-conception-seminary-in-winter-by-edwin-havas\/","title":{"rendered":"Object of the Week: “Immaculate Conception Seminary in Winter” by Edwin Havas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Edwin Havas
\nImmaculate Conception Seminary in Winter
\n<\/em>watercolor on paper
\n1992
\n2016.11.0001
\nCourtesy of the Walsh Gallery<\/p>\n

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHAPEL<\/strong><\/p>\n

On May 21,1863, the cornerstone of the Immaculate Conception Chapel was laid by Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley – the first Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark \u2013 and nephew to Seton Hall University\u2019s namesake, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.[1]<\/a>\u00a0 The chapel, designed by architect Jeremiah O\u2019Rourke of O\u2019Rourke & Moran, was dedicated seven years later in 1870.\u00a0 O\u2019Rourke, who immigrated from Ireland, was known in America for his design of Roman Catholic churches and institutions such as hospitals and post offices.\u00a0 He designed the Cathedral Basilica of Newark, the fifth largest cathedral in North America and seat of the Archdiocese of Newark, as well as President\u2019s Hall on the Seton Hall campus.[2]<\/a> \u00a0Both the Immaculate Conception Chapel and President\u2019s Hall are examples of Gothic Revival architecture, the preeminent style for Roman Catholic churches of the period which features pointed arches, narrow windows and elaborately carved details.[3]<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Design<\/a>
plaster wall fragment attributed to E. Erbe
c. 1870
2016.08.0001
Courtesy of the Walsh Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Immaculate Conception Chapel\u2019s interior design was completed by J.R. Lamb.\u00a0 Founded in 1857, J.R. Lamb Studios is the oldest continuously operating stained glass studio in the United States.\u00a0 Originally located in Greenwich Village, New York, the studio now operates from Midland Park, New Jersey.\u00a0 They continue to take new commissions as well as restoration work for historic stained glass panels.[4]<\/a>\u00a0 This section of plaster was preserved by the facilities staff during one of the many chapel restorations completed over the past 158 years.\u00a0 The section of decorated plaster is believed to have been painted by E. Erbe, an \u2018artist in oil and fresco.\u2019[5]<\/a> The fragment depicts a red, blue and gold palette with organic motifs and geometric designs typical of the period. It may reveal some of Lamb\u2019s original design for the interior, though we cannot be sure due to lack of documentation at the time and there have been numerous interior renovations since the chapel\u2019s 1870 dedication.[6]<\/a><\/p>\n

This sketch by Robert Robbins for the proposed design of the side altar<\/p>\n

\"Image<\/a>
Robert Robbins
Design for Side Altar and Appointments
Painted sketch on board
1963
2016.03.0002
Courtesy of the Walsh Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

dates to the 1963 chapel renovation.\u00a0 The color scheme from the section of fresco above was repeated in Robbins\u2019 new design, with a blue and gold palette and red accents.\u00a0 This side altar retains J.R. Lamb\u2019s distinguishing Gothic Revival style with the pointed arches, ornate tracery and trefoil (tri-lobed) details at the top of each arch.\u00a0 The trefoil is an architectural detail that is also symbolic of the Holy Trinity, fitting for a church design.<\/p>\n

Today, the Immaculate Conception Chapel is still considered the heart of Seton Hall University.\u00a0 Masses are held daily<\/a> and the chapel is a popular space for weddings.\u00a0 Since the chapel was built, it has been lovingly restored numerous times, the latest round of updates occurring in 2008.\u00a0 The chapel contains a shrine to the university\u2019s namesake, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, who remains a tangible presence throughout campus, particularly in this sacred space.<\/p>\n

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The Walsh Gallery has a considerable collection of fine art, artifacts and archeological specimens for use by faculty, students and researchers.\u00a0For access to this or other objects in our collections, contact us at 973-275-2033 or <\/em>walshgallery@shu.edu<\/a> to make a research appointment.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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[1]<\/a> https:\/\/academic.shu.edu\/chapel\/1863.html<\/a>, accessed 5\/13\/2021.<\/p>\n

[2]<\/a> https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Jeremiah_O%27Rourke<\/a>, accessed 5\/14\/2021.<\/p>\n

[3]<\/a> https:\/\/academic.shu.edu\/chapel\/overview.html<\/a>, accessed 5\/17\/2021.<\/p>\n

[4]<\/a> https:\/\/lambstudios.com\/stained-glass-studios\/<\/a>, accessed 5\/17\/2021.<\/p>\n

[5]<\/a> https:\/\/academic.shu.edu\/chapel\/1863.html<\/a>, accessed 5\/13\/2021.<\/p>\n

[6]<\/a> https:\/\/academic.shu.edu\/chapel\/interior.html<\/a>, accessed 5\/17\/2021.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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