The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales
Detail of the group.
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1923
Single-light window.
size: 61 cm (width)firm/studio: James Powell & Sonsdesigner: ReadChurch of Emmanuel, Buckley, Flintshirenorth wall of the nave
Signed with the the mark of the firm, the cowled monk, a relatively early use of the mark.
Inscription: 'Lord, now lettest Thou thy servant depart in peace.'
Dedication: 'Given by their children in blessed memory of John J. and Martha Edwards MCMXXIII.'The presentation of Christ in the Temple. The infant Jesus is held in the arms of Simeon, who blesses Him (Luke 2:28) and voices the words of the canticle Nunc Dimittis (vv.29-32). Mary kneels in the foreground, with Joseph standing in the background. Also present is Anna the daughter of Phanuel, the prophetess, who also praises God for His Christ (vv.36-38). In the foreground is the cage containing the two doves, the ordained sacrifice at the presentation (v.24). (ObjectID=205 ImageID=186) Original File Name=_MG_1285.jpgRecord added by Charlene Crampin, edited by Martin Crampin. Additional contribution by John Morgan-Guy. Last updated on 14-12-2011
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Click here for other works at this siteClick here for other works connected to James Powell & SonsClick here for other works connected to ReadReferencesMalcolm Seaborne, Victorian and Later Stained Glass Windows in Flintshire Churches (Mold: 1996), p. 16.
Click to show suggested citation for this recordMartin Crampin (ed.), Stained Glass in Wales Catalogue, University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth, 2011. (record added by Charlene Crampin, with a contribution by John Morgan-Guy)
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