Brief description: Design for a 2 light stained glass window depicting St Luke and St Francis
Proposed design for a window depicting St Luke in the left light and St Francis surrounded by animals in the right hand light. Both have a wreath above their heads and an inscription below. St. Luke is dressed in blue, and holds a scroll and a rod of Asclepius. Asclepius is the Ancient Greek god of healing, and his symbol remains a symbol of doctors to this day. St. Luke, a disciple of St. Paul and writer of one of the four gospels, is thought to have been a physician. The memorial inscription is dedicated to a doctor, so the choice of St. Luke is especially appropriate here. St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181-1226) was an Italian monk and founder of the Franciscan Order. The birds flapping around him are a reference to his habit in life of preaching to groups of attentive birds. 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: 5.1963
Production period: 20th century
Designer: Christopher Webb (1886 - 1966)
Dimensions: Height: 158 mm, Width: 320 mm
Inscription: base THIS WINDOW IS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF GILBERT WINTER DRYLAND FOR 50 YEARS A GREATLY LOVED DOCTOR AND FRIEND TO THE PEOPLE OF KINGTON AND DISTRICT AND A FAITHFUL WORSHIPPER IN THIS CHURCH. 29 DEC. 1881-2 FEB. 1960.
Original location: Kington Church, Kington, Herefordshire
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:2024.14.68
