Thread by @friendschurches

At St Cadoc's, Llangattock Vibon Avel, when it came to stained glass, no expense was spared.
Every window in this medieval church bursts with Victorian vibrancy, with examples from some of the very best makers of the era.

Hands up who's ready for a stained glass trip?

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Charles Eamer Kempe created the window in the Rolls Chapel: a four light line-up of superstar saints. But the luminous St Michael in golden armour steals the show. His wings shimmer with peacock feathers, and a blood-red creature - half man half beast watches from his feet.

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Earlier in his career, Kempe crafted an orchestra of angels to fill the double tiers of the west window. They play under starry skies with a fantasy citadel behind them.
One angel plays the triangle, an instrument first documented in the 10th century.

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In the south nave window, Powell & Sons' Adoration of the Magi is deeply sumptuous with heavy furs and glittering metals.

It's hard to believe that this spectacle of light was crafted in 1914, as the darkness of war descended over Europe.

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The east window depicts the Crucifixion. It's the work of Lavers & Barraud. Crowning this scene, high in the tracery, is a rather fearsome Pelican in her Piety, representing resurrection. Her wings are barely contained as they stretch into the corners of the stonework.

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Heaton, Butler & Bayne are the artists responsible for the north and south windows in the chancel. Each window shows two Evangelists. Here, Sts Mark and Matthew wear layered robes in dazzling jewel-like colours.

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These astonishing Gothic Revival works of art have been beautifully photographed by @fotofacade. We hope their glorious colour and light shines through to you wherever you are today.

#sunday #stainedglass #art #monmouthshire #victorian

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