19th Century Stained Glass Panel Depicting The Baptism of Jesus

A 19th century stained glass panel depicting the baptism of Jesus.

This highly detailed scene is crafted with fine leadwork and vivid, colourful glass. The panel is split into two scenes with details painted over the glass.

The top panel shows the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan. John the baptist stands to the right of Jesus, pouring water from his hand. Above, the holy spirit is depicted as a dove.

Below, John the baptists carries the same staff with a banner surrounded by other unknown figures. The banner has the Latin inscription Ecce Agnus Dei, meaning “Behold the Lamb of God.”

Along the bottom edge of the panel runs the text: “By thy baptism fasting and temptation” A quote from the suffrages of the Litany found in the Book of Common Prayer.

This panel is one of a series of seven that we have available by the same unknown artist, but reclaimed from the same location.

The stock numbers are: 38725, 38726, 38727, 38728, 38729, 38730, 38731.