The Adoration of the Magi
detail from The Adoration of the Magi with the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary and to the Shepherds

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

1860s or 1870s Two-light window with the Adoration of the Magi below the Annunciation to Mary and an angel appearing to two shepherds in two upper quartrefoils. The dove of the Holy Spirit in a centre diamond completes the design. technique: stained glass firm/studio: probably Heaton, Butler & Bayne St Mary and Christ Church, Llanfairfechan, Conwy south wall of the south aisle The brightly coloured design is similar to the early work of Heaton, Butler and Bayne.  (ObjectID=1941 ImageID=4444) Original File Name=Llanfairfechan_MG_2205A.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]
• The annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air  [Luke 2:8-14]
• the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel  [Luke 1:26-38]

Photo © Martin Crampin