Not currently on display at the V&A

Knowledge Enthroned

Stained Glass Design
late 19th century (painted)
Artist/Maker

Design for upper portion of window depicting Knowledge enthroned. Inscription around edge: "Et legum conditores" etc.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleKnowledge Enthroned
Materials and techniques
Oil on canvas
Brief description
Design for a stained glass window in the V&A Museum at the foot of the staircase leading to the Picture Gallery. Anonymous. British School, late 19th century.
Physical description
Design for upper portion of window depicting Knowledge enthroned. Inscription around edge: "Et legum conditores" etc.
Dimensions
  • Height: 150.1cm
  • Width: 187cm
Measured 29/05/07 by Emma Luker and Rachel Sloan
Styles
Object history
Commissioned for the decoration of the Victorai and Albert Museum
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
D.60-1905

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Record createdMay 29, 2007
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