Brief description: Design for a 3 light stained glass window depicting the nativity
Proposed design for the east window depicting the nativity with angels holding a banner. The Virgin Mary cradles Jesus in her arms, as St. Joseph minds the animals and holds a lamp, and the shepherds kneel around her. More angels are shown in the tracery. Below the central scene is a roundel depicting the Annunciation. 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: preparatory artwork design
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 10.1945
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 200 mm, Width: 317 mm
Original location: Droxford Parish Church, Droxford, Hampshire
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:2024.14.65
