The Patrick Reyntiens Lecture

Last Updated on 01/09/2025

Patrick Reyntiens was a leading stained glass artist of the twentieth century, and his collaborations with John Piper on the Baptistry Window of Coventry Cathedral and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral are perhaps his most famous legacy. Born in 1925, his career was shaped by the aftermath of the Second World War’s bomb damage and the opportunities for restoration this created. With his wife, the painter Anne Bruce, he ran the international art school Burleighfield House from their home, and this is where John Reyntiens spent his first 12 years, making his first stained glass panel at age 9. Patrick Reyntiens’ work is renowned for its colour and power, and immense technical skill. His art was informed by his Catholic faith and his knowledge of music, art and literature.

John Reyntiens will explore his father’s legacy and the profound impact of his work on stained glass today. The Lecture will be chaired by Past Master Glazier David Stringer-Lamarre and will be held at Glaziers Hall, London SE1 9DD. The ticket price is £10 for Glaziers and members of the BSMGP, and £12 for members of the public. Booking closes at noon on 22 September.