The Ascension
detail from Scenes from the Life of Christ

Photo © Martin Crampin larger image

about 1868 Three-light window with three scenes. The Crucifixion with Mary and John is flanked by the Virgn and Child adored by the shepherds in the left-hand light, and the three women at the empty tomb with the angel of the resurrection in the right-hand light. In the large tracery light Christ is shown ascending to heaven with angels, as the disciples watch from below. Roundels in the lower panels with lilies and the Agnus Dei (centre). technique: stained glass firm/studio: Lavers, Barraud & Westlake Church of St Cadoc, Raglan, Monmouthshire east wall of the chancel Given by Mary Morgan in memory of her husband and other members of the family.  (ObjectID=642 ImageID=7624) Original File Name=Raglan_DSC8158.jpg

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• adoration of the Virgin and Christ-child by the shepherds, Joseph not present  [Luke 2:16]
• Crucified Christ with Mary and John on either side of the cross; Holy Rood  [John 19:25-27]
• the empty tomb: angel(s) addressing the holy women - Resurrection of Christ  [Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:4-8; Matthew 28:2-7]

John Newman, The Buildings of Wales: Gwent/Monmouthshire (London/Cardiff: 2000), p. 489.

Photo © Martin Crampin