Edinburgh: Morningside Parish Church of Scotland, North Nave
Jesus Christ, Light of the world
Window of one trefoil headed lancet light.
This window depicts the figure of Jesus Christ holding a lantern. The symbols of Alpha and Omega are on the cross behind his haloed head. At the peak of the window is a pelican in a nest feeding three chicks from her breast.
Inscription:
‘I am the Light of the World’.
Dedication:
‘To the Glory of God and in Loving memory of Margaret Arthur, Widow of John Dun. Died 12th August, 1939. Erected by her Daughters’.
Artist/Designer:
unknown
Firm/Company:
unknown
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Who: |
unknown (Artist/Designer) unknown (Firm/Company) |
What: |
Church of Scotland, Memorial Window |
Where: |
Cluny Gardens, Edinburgh, EH10 4DN |
When: |
20th century (installed) Jul-12 (photograph taken) |
Resource Rights Holder: | Scottish Stained Glass Trust and Symposium |
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Record ID: | 000-000-769-081-C |
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Material: |
Glass, Lead, Paint, Stain |
Dimensions: |
Approx 1.2 x 0.4m/lancet |
Subject/Keywords: |
Jesus Christ, light of the world, alpha, omega, lantern, pelican, chicks |
Event: |
Margaret Arthur, Widow of John Dun by her daughters (In memory of) |
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Photographer: | Elisa Conesa Martinez |
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