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Miksa Róth (1865–1944) was a renowned Hungarian stained glass artist and mosaicist. In 1885, he founded his own stained glass art institute, advancing his craft to artistic prominence. His style evolved from historicism to incorporate elements of secession and art deco, often blending these styles seamlessly.

Róth's exquisite works grace many prominent buildings, including the Hungarian Parliament, Gresham Palace (now a hotel), the former Austro-Hungarian Bank (now the Hungarian National Bank), and the Liszt Academy of Music. His notable mosaic creations include those at Szervita Square, the Széchenyi Bath, and the Deák and Kossuth Mausoleums.

His international contributions include stained glass windows for the Royal Palace in The Hague, Fagerborg Church in Oslo, and the National Theatre in Mexico City. He also showcased his art at various exhibitions, including the Hungarian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.

Róth received numerous accolades, both domestically and internationally. In 1898, he was the first to be awarded the State Gold Medal for Applied Arts. He won a silver medal at the 1900 Paris World's Fair and gold medals at the 1902 Turin and 1904 St. Louis World's Fairs. Domestically, he was honored with the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph and later appointed as Chief Government Councillor.

Engraver: Zoltán Tóth