Christ in Majesty

Designerdesigned by John Henry Dearle (British, 1860 - 1932)

Maker Morris and Company (London, British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Design for Stained Glass

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Date1914

Mediumwatercolor and ink on paper

Dimensions7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (18.1 x 18.1 cm.)

DescriptionStained glass design for south transcept rose window. Center circle depicts Christ seated on a rainbow with an orb seated on his lap and his right hand blessing. Red angels are behind him. Six circles surround the central image. The upper center circle depicts an angel with two flutes (recorder). The upper left circle shows an angel with a harp. The lower left circle depicts and angel with an organ and the bottom circle shows a scroll. The lower right circle shows an angel with a recorder. The upper right circle shows an angel with a violin. The angels are presented on a blue field with stars in the background.

Inscribedrecto upper right in black ink: "Return to Morris & Co./ Merton Abbey/ Surrey"; in graphite by Sandy Berger: "298-1914"; verso upper left in blue ink by an unknown hand: "Broughty Ferry/ S Stephens/ 1""; center in graphite by Sandy Berger: "Pg. 298 Nov. 4, 1914/ Mr. Stokes/ Mr. Watson";

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.797