MAGI RIDING TO BETHLEHEM

Brief description: Stained glass panel depicting three magi on horseback. Made by Benjamin Finn, a copy of a window in Canterbury Cathedral.

Stained glass panel depicting the three magi (wisemen/kings) riding to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. All the figures are wearing crowns. The figure on the left wears a green robe and a yellow cloak. He is riding a white horse. The middle figure is wearing a blue robe and a white cloak. He is riding a golden horse. The figure on the right is wearing a white robe and a green cloak. He rides a brown horse. This panel is a copy of a medieval stained glass panel. The orginal window can still be seen today in the north choir aisle of Canterbury Cathedral. It is part of a Biblia Pauperum, Pauper's Bible window, which dates from the twelfth century. The window was intended to illustrate subjects from the Bible for those who could not read, and to enhance the biblical understanding of those who could read. Benjamin Finn (b. 1964) has faithfully reproduced the medieval painted detail and expressive gestures of the three kings on their way to Bethlehem.

Object type: stained glass panel

Number of objects: 1

Production date: 2000

Production period: 21st century, early

Manufacturer: Finn, Benjamin 1964=

Dimensions: Height: 688 mm, Width: 687 mm

Original location: Canterbury Cathedral Canterbury England North Choir Aisle n xv Canterbury Cathedral

Acquisition: purchase 2006

Acquisition source: Finn, Benjamin

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

Accession number: ELYGM:2000.3