Crucifixion Scene, Passion of Christ Windows, St Andrew's Church, Weston

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Date:March 2019

Description:Scene representing Jesus Christ being crucified, featuring many of the standard emblems used in such depictions - at the foot of the cross stand the Virgin Mary and St John; a skull at the base of the cross represents the name of the execution place, Golgotha (meaning 'Place of the Skull'); and the monogram 'INRI' (from the Latin phrase meaning 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews') can be seen nailed to the cross above Jesus Christ's head.

It is one of a series of double windows located in the chancel of St Andrew's Church, featuring a series of stained glass scenes. Designed in a medieval style, these 19th century windows depict the events of the Easter story otherwise known as 'the Passion'.

The windows were produced by the workshop of William Wailes (1808-1881), a noted stained glass artist whose work can also be found in the East Window at St Editha's, Tamworth and the huge West Window at Gloucester Cathedral.

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Creators: Mr Ben Cunliffe - Creator

Image courtesy of: Mr Ben E Cunliffe

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Source: Mr Ben E Cunliffe

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