Brief description: Design for a 2 light stained glass window depicting Christ gathering the children
Proposed design for the window of the north side depicting Christ gathering the children. In the left light 5 children of varying ages and 3 women are shown within a decorative frame which is mirrored in the right hand light featuring Christ and a further 4 children. The window has a quarry background and the tracery light contains a basket of flowers. 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 art work design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 7.1961
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 266 mm, Width: 386 mm
Original location: Dronfield Church, Dronfield, Derbyshire, 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:2024.14.151
