Three Angelic Figures
Photo © Martin Crampin, Imaging the Bible in Wales | about 1897 Three-light window with standing angels. At the left an angel holds a star with the text 'Peace on Earth' below, with the alpha and omega on the lower part of the alb. At the centre an angel holds a palm, a crown above, with the right arm pointing up and the words 'He is Risen' below; a peacock is depicted on the alb. At the right the angel holds the crown of thorns, the three nails above, and the words 'Died for Us' below; on the alb a depiction of the sacrifice of Isaac is shown.technique: stained glass firm/studio: James Powell & Sons designer: Ernest Penwarden designer: Read Robeston Wathen Church, Robeston Wathen, Pembrokeshire south wall of the chancel |
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- alpha and omega - symbol of God the Father [Revelation 1:8; Revelation 1:11; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:13]
- crown (symbol of sovereignty)
- crown of thorns - instruments of the Passion
- nails - instruments of the Passion
- palm tree branch
- stars
- when Abraham has his hand raised to kill Isaac, God or the hand of God restrains Abraham's hand - the sacrifice of Isaac [Genesis 22:10-12]
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