Roundels on the Roof Beams

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales View of several roundels with vase of lilies foremost. larger image

about 1943 Series of roundels in decorative borders on cross beams above the nave. Depicted are a vase of lilies, the dove of the Holy Spirit, St Joseph and the infant Christ, crowned Virgin and Child seated on the clouds with cherubim, the chalice and the host, with wheat and grapes, Christ with the crown of thorns, and a copy of Raphael's Seated Madonna, with John the Baptist. technique: painting artist: Mario Ferlito Prisoner of War Chapel, Henllan, Ceredigion nave roof  (ObjectID=1575 ImageID=3034) Original File Name=_MG_5172.jpg

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• head of Christ with crown of thorns  [Matthew 27:29; Mark 15:17; John 19:2]
• Holy Ghost represented as a dove 
• John the Baptist as a child 
• Madonna: Mary sitting or enthroned, the Christ-child in her lap 
• St. Joseph as foster-father of Christ, holding the child in his arms or leading him by the hand 
• the Eucharist - chalice bearing the Host 

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales