Brief description: Photograph of a design for a 5 light stained glass window depicting Christ in Majesty
BandW photo of 2024.14.129a, the proposed design for the east window the depicting Christ in Majesty in the central light. Flanking Christ in the middle left and middle right lights are angels and in the furthest left and right lights are scenes depicting life throughout the seasons, alongside various animals and birds. The window is set against a quarry background. This design was created by Christopher Webb (1886–1966), an English stained glass designer based in St Albans, Hertfordshire. He studied at the Slade School of Art and was then articled to Sir Ninian Comper. During his active career from 1920 to 1964 he produced over 400 windows with a distinctive character and style.
Object type: photographic material photograph
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 6.1953
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 206 mm, Width: 157 mm
Original location: Welwyn Parish Church, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source:
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.129b
