Church of St Michael, Ormesby St Michael, Norfolk
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Church of St Michael, Main Road, Ormesby St Michael, Norfolk NR29 3LNRecommended by
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East windowArtist, maker and date
Henry Holiday, c.1920Reason for highlighting
This beautiful window is one of the three in the church designed by Henry Holiday, all in a pre-Raphaelite style. Windows on the themes of Faith and Hope are to either side, while here we see the Madonna and Child flanked by angels proclaiming how important it is to love one another. Holiday has employed beautiful vibrant colours to dramatic effect.
Artist/maker notes
Henry Holiday (1839-1927) one of England foremost stained glass artists, was also an illustrator, painter and sculptor. After many successful years working for James Powell & Sons, in 1891 he left to set up his own independent studio, which gave him the freedom to fully control the production of his designs.
Source: Damozels & Deities: Edward Burne-Jones, Henry Holiday & Pre-Raphaelite Stained Glass 1870-1898 by William Waters and Alastair Carew-Cox, (Seraphim Press, 2017)
Other comments
The Madonna & Child in the central panel featured as the Post Office’s 2009 Christmas stamp.
Further reading: Norfolk Stained Glass – Ormesby St Michael