Stained Glass of Buckinghamshire Churches
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Location in Church: | S aisle S (E) |
Type: | 2 lights |
Size (width x height): | 3' 10" x 7' 7" or 1.18m x 2.30m |
Subject(s): | The Talents
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Subject(s) - Notes: | The Parable of The Talents depicted is the version from St Matthew's Gospel. |
Date Made: | 1895 |
Craftsman: | Clayton & Bell, Maker |
Sources for Dates & Craftsmen: | Church's Guide Book |
Dedicated to: | Robert Smith More... |
Donated by: | Mary Daniell and Albert Smith More... |
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Window in Situ
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Overall View of Glass
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Two main lights: They portray the Parable of the Talents. [Matthew 25: 14-30]
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Two scenes: The inscription below "Well done thou good and faithful sevant" is from Matthew 25:21.
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Two scenes combined: The King inspects how 3 servants have looked after his Talents (money) while he was away.
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LH scene: The King sits on a stone throne, a servant stands beside him.
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LH scene: Close up view.
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RH scene: Three Servants show the King how many Talents they now have.
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RH scene: Close up view.
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Complete Tracery: An angel with panels of coloured foliage, and 2 crowns.
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Top of Tracery: An angel holds a scroll saying "Matthew 25". Verses 14-30 tell the Parable of the Talents.
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Base of Window with inscription.
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Stained Glass of Buckinghamshire Churches
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