CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Brief description: Panel from central window of five stepped lancets by Arthur and William Henry O'Connor, 1873. One of three versions of Christ the Good Shepherd in same light. Christ, in mandorla with night sky, bends to rescue sheep trapped in thicket. Acorns and grisaille surround.
One of three versions of Christ the Good Shepherd from the same lancet window. Christ, in mandorla, surrounded by acorns and grisaille. Christ, haloed, in red robes, bends down to rescue trapped sheep from thicket. Deep blue background to mandorla with white stars. Michael O'Connor, 1801-67, and his sons Arthur (1826-73), and William Henry had a successful stained glass firm in London. They were among the stained glass firms to exhibit at the Great Exhibition. 'Christ the Good Shepherd' was part of a five-light window from the church at H.M. Borstal, Feltham. The side lights are known to have contained the Evangelist symbols. The scene depicting Christ as the Good Shepherd surrounded by sheep is set within a quatrefoil. Acorns can be seen in the surrounding glass, symbolising both the fruition of labour and strength.
Object type: stained glass panel
Number of objects: 1
Production date: 1873
Production period: 19th century, late
Manufacturer: O'Connor & Sons
Dimensions: Height: 1540 mm, Width: 890 mm
Original location: Church H.M.Borstal Feltham Middlesex England south transept
Acquisition: gift 1978
Acquisition source: Home Office (via architects Brewer, Smith and Brewer)
This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement
Accession number: ELYGM:1978.2.11
