16th Century Stained Glass Fragment Depicting The Presentation in the Temple

A 16th Century stained glass fragment depicting the presentation in the temple.

Crafted circa 1590, this finely painted stained glass is a treasure to behold. Skilfully painted in rich yellows and browns in exceptional detail.

Illustrating The Presentation in the Temple, a robed, bearded priest holds the Christ Child on an altar. Another male figure to the right presents a dove, with the hands of another character, possibly the Virgin Mary, enter the scene from the right.

Provenance: From the collection of the Phillips family, owners of John Hardman & Co., Birmingham, metalsmiths and stained glass fabricators, founded in 1838.