Stained glass
Category
Stained glass
Date
1840
Materials
Glass, lead, phosphor bronze
Measurements
1664 x 610 mm
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 904071.2
Caption
This stained glass is one of three panels that provide the main source of natural light to the family Chapel. Julius Drewe was a committed Christian who taught at a Sunday school every week in Sussex and so it was natural for him to plan a place of worship at Castle Drogo. After so many spacious and light-filled rooms the descent into the low-ceilinged, groin-vaulted undercroft where the chapel is based creates a surprising contrast. The stained glass came from Wadhurst Park and was made in 1840. Since the early days of the earliest Roman settlements in the first century BC, window glass has been used in Britain to illuminate interiors and add atmosphere and embellishment to a room.
Summary
One of three large arched window panels of stained glass depicting the events leading up to, during and after the resurection of Jesus Christ; Middle Window.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1987.
Marks and inscriptions
He is Risen He is not here