Christ in Majesty with Saints
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales | about 1921-1927 Christ in Majesty seated at the centre with other figures highlighted in gold. Figures (left to right): Isaiah, King David, John the Baptist, Mary, Christ (in centre), John, Paul, David, Garmon.medium: wood technique: carved, painted size: 635 cm (width) designer: Cecil Greenwood Hare firm/studio: Thompson of Peterborough Church of St German, Roath, Cardiff east wall of the chancel Late medieval Netherlandish style made from kauri pine, painted and gilded. Designed by Cecil Hare, the partner of G. F. Bodley. Centre 1921-22 and shutters 1926-27. Dedication: Erected to the glory of God and in memory of Robert James Ives - first vicar of this parish 1887-1917. The cost was £1,700. The work was carried out by the firm Thompson of Peterborough. |
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- Christ enthroned - eg 'Christus Rex', as judge [Revelation 4:2-3]
- David as musician, usually playing the harp
- Paul of Tarsus, apostle
- St David
- St Germanus of Auxerre, or Garmon
- St John the Baptist
- St John the Evangelist, apostle
- the prophet Isaiah (not in biblical context)
- upright figures of Mary without the Christ-child
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Further reading
Jean Rose, The Church of St German, Roath, Cardiff: A Guide for Visitors (Cardiff: St German's Church, Roath, 2010), p. 12.
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