REYNARD THE FOX

Brief description: Stained glass roundel set in diamond panes, depicting a fox. Early 15th century.

Stained glass roundel set in diamond panes, depicting Reynard the Fox. Reynard the Fox is wearing clerical attire, preaching to a congregation of geese. he is in a pulpit. He lulls them into a false sense of security until he can grab them. He has one goose by the throat and has another in his hood. The scene is set on a grassy mound against a painted black background with a swirling foliage design of stickwork. A plain double border arcs around the circumference from one side of the mound to the other. Early 15th century.

Object type: stained glass roundel

Number of objects: 1

Production date: 1

Production period: 15th century

Dimensions: Height: 155 mm, Width: 155 mm

Acquisition: loan 29.5.1990

Acquisition source: The Church of Holy Cross, Byfield

Bibliographical references: Burrell Collection 45/64 : 1965: Composite panel of fox preaching to flock of sheep : catalogue no 82 : Stained and Painted Glass in Burrell Collection

Accession number: ELYGM:L1990.7.2

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