ST MATTHEW

Brief description: Two-panel light of St Matthew designed by Edward Burne-Jones and made by Morris and Company 1910-1912. Seated St Matthew writing, with book on knee, his angel over his shoulder. Foliage backrgound with inscribed scroll above.

St Matthew light showing upper part of design of St Matthew. Foliage background, inscribed scroll above head of seated saint, facing 3/4 right. Behind his head, on right, his evangelist symbol an angel, holding a blank scroll. Matthew writes, pen in left hand, book on knee.

Object type: stained glass light

Number of objects: 2

Production date: 1910-1912

Production period: 20th century, early

Designer: Edward Burne Jones (1833 - 1898)

Manufacturer: Morris & Co.

Dimensions: Height: 410 mm, Width: 1380 mm

Inscription: scroll S MATTHEW

Original location: The Old Meeting Bristol Street Birmingham England probably fitted in the chancel, although some of the lights might have been in the transepts

Acquisition: loan 1975

Acquisition source: Coventry Cathedral

This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement

Accession number: ELYGM:L1975.4.4

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