The Adoration of the Magi

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin larger image

1951 Hinged reredos with the main scene depicting the visit of the Magi and four further scenes on the wings: the Presentation in the Temple, the Baptism of Christ, Christ before Pilate and the risen Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene in the garden. The main scene shows the Magi in the foreground, and behind them a procession of characters extending chronologically through the ages, with Constantine and St David close behind the Magi. technique: painting firm/studio: Faith Craft Studio Church of All Saints, Oystermouth, Swansea chancel Given by the Ladies' Working Party.  (ObjectID=638 ImageID=3987) Original File Name=Oystermouth_DSC3154.jpg

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• adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)  [Matthew 2:11]
• baptism of Christ in the river Jordan: John the Baptist pouring out water on Christ's head: the Holy Ghost descends  [Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:29-34]
• Christ before Pontius Pilate - trial of Christ  [Matthew 27:11-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2-7; Luke 23:13-25; John 18-19:]
• Mary Magdalene meets the Risen Christ; 'Noli me tangere'  [John 20:14-17]
• presentation of the Christ-child in the temple, usually Simeon and Anna present  [Luke 2:22-39]

Geoffrey R. Orrin and F.G. Cowley, A History of All Saints' Church, Oystermouth (1990), pp. 60-1.

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Glamorgan (London/Cardiff: 1995), p. 484.

© University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies, photo Martin Crampin