Brief description: Design for a 2 light stained glass window depicting Christ in the temple
Christ teaching in the temple is a common scene, linking the teaching taking place in the church to Christ's original teachings. Here, Christ sits on a stool and speaks to three astonished Rabbis, two clutching Sefer Torahs. Christ's simple white tunic contrasts with the fancy furniture and brightly coloured robes of the Rabbis. Two angels hold a scroll with a Psalm 25:8 in Latin. An Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, and a star fill the tracery. Alpha and Omega represent Christ's status as the first and last of everything. 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: 11.1945
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 167 mm, Width: 289 mm
Inscription: top of window DOMINE DILEXI DECOREM DOMUS TUAE, ET LOCUM HABITATIONIS GLORIAE TUAE bottom of window IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARTHUR JOHN APPLETON (APRIL 26 1863–JULY 10 1936) AND OF HIS WIFE EMILY AMELIA APPLETON (JAN 31 1860–NOV 10 1930) FROM THEIR CHILDREN.
Original location: Earls Colne Church, Earls Colne, Essex
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:2024.14.5
