Rowan LeCompte (1925 -2014) was a world-renowned stained-glass artist best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral that spanned an unprecedented 70 years of artistic commission.   This web site celebrates LeCompte’s artistic inspiration, distinctive technique, and unique perspective on a medieval decorative art which he transformed into a fine art for modern times. It traces his fascinating trajectory from a determined teenager who found his life’s calling in the possibilities of color and light to an unstoppable, charming octogenarian with a clear vision of what stained glass can do within and beyond cathedral walls. More than an artist biography, the book illuminates the essence of human nature and its balance of light and darkness.