Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Panel
ca. 1845 (made)
ca. 1845 (made)
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The Virgin Mary, wearing a pale blue robe over a red gown, holds the Christ Child in her hands. Jesus raises his hand in blessing. The Virgin offers Jesus to the priest Simeon who wears a red robe over a yellow gown; his chest and hands are covered with a white cloth in readiness for holding the Child. Joseph stands behind Simeon. He wears a pale green robe over a yellow gown and is holding a basket of doves. The Virgin's mother, Anne, stands behind her. The whole scene is placed beneath an elaborate canopied structure which resembles stained glass panels of the 14th century.
Object details
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| Title | Presentation of Christ in the Temple (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Clear and coloured glass, leaded, painted and stained |
| Brief description | Panel of clear and coloured glass, leaded, with painted details and silver stain. Depicting the Presentation in the Temple. Made by Thomas Willement. English, about 1845. |
| Physical description | The Virgin Mary, wearing a pale blue robe over a red gown, holds the Christ Child in her hands. Jesus raises his hand in blessing. The Virgin offers Jesus to the priest Simeon who wears a red robe over a yellow gown; his chest and hands are covered with a white cloth in readiness for holding the Child. Joseph stands behind Simeon. He wears a pale green robe over a yellow gown and is holding a basket of doves. The Virgin's mother, Anne, stands behind her. The whole scene is placed beneath an elaborate canopied structure which resembles stained glass panels of the 14th century. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Holy Trinity Church, Carlisle. |
| Object history | From the East Window of Holy Trinity Church, Carlisle, demolished in about 1980. Historical significance: The doves in the basket are symbolic of the Purification of the Virgin. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Bibliographic reference | Object Information File |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.150-1980 |
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| Record created | July 9, 1998 |
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