Brief description: Design for a single light stained glass window depicting the good shepherd
Proposed design for a window of the south side depicting the good shepherd in blue robes at the river's edge. He is surrounded by trees and two sheep with a memorial inscription at the bottom. The story of the good shepherd, who goes hunting for just one lost sheep, is a metaphor for Christ's care for humanity. A handwritten note below the design records a change to the inscription in purple ink, giving an interesting insight into the design process. 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: 1.196
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 182 mm, Width: 272 mm
Inscription: base TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND IN MEMORY OF W.J. & R. STRANGE CHURCHWARDENS AND FARMERS OF THIS PARISH
Original location: Worth Matravers Church, Worth Matravers, Dorset
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:2024.14.61
