Brief description: Design for a single light stained glass window depicting the execution of St John the Baptist
Proposed stained glass design for the west window depicting the execution of St. John the Baptist. A plain quarry window with a central floral wreath, wrapped in a banner quoting John 1:6. St. John the Baptist kneels, stripped to the waist, hands bound behind his back and hair falling forward. His executioner swings a huge sword above his head, muscles in his chest contorting. He wears a red hat and loincloth, a precursor of the blood to come. 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: preparatory artwork design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 10.1957
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 296 mm, Width: 304 mm
Original location: St John's Church, Hackney, London
Acquisition: gift 13.3.2024
Acquisition source: Edwards, J
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:2024.14.13
