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click on
the panels above or on the names below to see them
enlarged. Descriptions of images traditionally considered
part of the Joyful Mysteries are in blue, those
traditionally considered Sorrowful Mysteries in purple, and those
associated with the Glorious Mysteries are in red. Top row:
I. Annunciation: Mary at her prayer
desk. Gabriel, crowned and haloed, with a sceptre of
lilies, kneels in supplication.
II. Visitation: Elizabeth, hooded
to show her age, places her hand on Mary's pregnant
belly.
III. Nativity: Two midwifes look
on. The infant in the manger is rayed; a horned cow gazes
in awe.
IV. Adoration of the Shepherds: One holds a lamb,
one plays pipes. A third appears to offer a fleece.
V. Adoration
of the Magi: Two of the wise men
gauge each others' reactions as the third offers his
gift.
Second
row:
VI: collection of fragments (not shown)
VII: Presentation in the Temple: Joseph carries the
doves, Mary offers the child to Simeon. Anna is not
shown.
VIII: The
Finding in the Temple: Head covered, Mary
bursts in among the men to find her son teaching.
IX: The Wedding at Canaa: Christ,
seated at the top table, blesses a chicken and a ham.
Mary directs the servant.
X: collection of fragments (not shown)
Third
row:
XI: Mary of Magdala: Mary
holds her long hair ready to anoint Christ's feet.
Probably not from this window originally.
XII: The Betrayal at Gethsemane: Judas kisses
Christ; Peter cuts off the ear of the high priest's
servant.
XIII: Crucifixion: Mary swoons in
John's arms.
XIV: Deposition
from the cross: The pieta. Tears
spring from Mary's eyes.
XV: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin: Mary is assumed
bodily into heaven.
Bottom
row:
XVI: Donor: Probably
Robert Wingfield, second husband of Anne Harling.
XVII: Resurrection: Christ steps fully
clothed from the tomb. Unusually, the soldiers are awake.
XVIII: Ascension
of Christ: Mary, surrounded by
disciples, watches as her son ascends to heaven.
XIX: Descent
of the Holy Spirit: Mary, surrounded by
disciples, receives the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
XX: Donor: Probably
William Chamberlain, first husband of Anne Harling.
You
can also visit the main page for East Harling.
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