Edinburgh: St Cuthbert's Parish Church of Scotland: Gallery, South Side

S.t John and the Blessed Virgin after the Crucifixion

Window of one round headed light.

This window depicts St John and the Virgin Mary after the Crucifixion, which can be seen in the background. The lower scene depicts Jesus Christ appearing to his disciples on the Sea of Galilee.

Dedication:
‘In loving memory of Major General John Richard Anderson CB Royal Artillery Died in Edinburgh 23rd March 1893 Erected by his Widow.

Artist/Designer:
Alexander Ballantine and Rev. A Wallace Williamson
BALLANTINE: James Ballantine and Son: (James: 1808-1877, Alexander: 1841-1906, James: 1878-1940) The founder James, was born in Edinburgh. He was apprenticed to a house-painter as a young man and had few advantages in the way of education. He later campaigned for the education of apprentices beyond the craft/trade they were learning. He also mixed paints as a young man for David Roberts, a scenic artist at the Theatre Royal. He continued by apprenticing in Stained Glass and established his own business (with a partner) in 1837. James was out spoken in leading the Stained Glass design aesthetic in Scotland and was incredibly prolific. His son Alexander took over the firm in 1877, he then trained his son James, who took over the firm in 1906.

Firm/Company:
Ballantine and Gardiner- (Partnership: 1892-1905) This was a successful partnership between Alexander Ballantine (1841-1906) (son of James Ballantine) and Herbert Gardiner ( - ) of Leicester. They were incredibly prolific for their short partnership together.