The Crucifixion with Scenes from the Bible

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1882 Five-light window. Christ on the cross with Mary, John and Mary Magdalene in the central light, flanked by (on the left): Moses' arms are held aloft by Aaron and Hur while the battle goes on below as the sun sets, with a further figure below; (on the right) Cornelius kneels before Peter and John and another figure, above a group at the entrance to a house. Standing figures of Joshua and Gideon in the outer lights. technique: stained glass firm/studio: Taylor & O'Connor Cathedral Church of St John Evangelist, Brecon, Powys east wall of the presbytery The window was commissioned in November 1881, in memory of the officers and men who died in the South African campaign. It was installed by April 1882, although newspaper reports attribute it to Messrs Corner & Co., whose superintendent was a Mr Hole (South Wales Daily News, 14 April 1882; The Cardiff Times, 15 April 1882). The military themes reflect the nature of the memorial, which were intended to be 'illustrative of the soldiers' duty' The Cardiff Times, 12 November 1881).  (ObjectID=3960 ImageID=7258) Original File Name=BreconCath33c.jpg

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• crucified Christ with Mary, John, and Mary Magdalene  [Matthew 27:45-58; Mark 15:33-45; Luke 23:44-52; John 19:25-38]
• Gideon (not in biblical context) 
• Joshua 
• Moses sitting on a rock, arms held up by Aaron and Hur; the Amalekites are defeated  [Exodus 17:11-12]
• Peter in the house of Cornelius: the Holy Ghost descends upon Cornelius and his family, who are baptized by Peter  [Acts 10:21-48]

Photo © Martin Crampin