Stained Glass of Buckinghamshire Churches
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Location in Church: | Chancel N (W) |
Type: | Lancet |
Subject(s): | Temptation of Jesus / Baptism of Christ
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Date Made: | 1857 |
Craftsman: | F W Oliphant, Maker |
Sources for Dates & Craftsmen: | The Builder, 2nd May 1857 |
Dedicated to: | Rev John Radcliffe Pretyman, and his wife Amelia More... |
Donated by: | Rev Edward Bickersteth and his wife Martha Maria Anne More... |
Notes on Window: | This is the first of the series of 7 windows (with 9 lancets) around the Chancel, all with scenes in vesica shapes that represent the chief events in the life of Christ. More... |
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Window in Situ
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Overall View of Glass
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Lower Scene: The Baptism of Christ
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Lower Scene: Jesus insists on being being baptised by John the Baptist
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Upper Scene: The Temptation of Jesus, after fasting in the Wilderness
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Upper Scene: The Devil tempts Jesus to turn stone into bread
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Dedication plaque below window
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Stained Glass of Buckinghamshire Churches
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