The Virgin Mary with Christ as a Boy

  The Virgin Mary with Christ as a Boy

Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales

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Standing figures.

medium: plaster
size: 97 cm (height)
artist: Edward Folkard

Church of St Edmund, Crickhowell, Powys
niche in the south aisle

Text: 'I am come into the World' (John 12:46). Only part of this text is used. The full text is 'I am come a light into the world'.
Dedication: 'Thanksgiving for the life of Myfanwy James. The gift of her family and friends.'


The inspiration for this charming group is surely Luke 2:40.



 

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  The Virgin Mary with Christ as a Boy

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