Joseph Nuttgens, Christ on the Cross (2000-01), King's College Chapel, London.

Photo: Peter Hildebrand

Joseph Nuttgens, Ascended Christ inspiring students and teachers (2001), King's College Chapel, London.

Photo: Peter Hildebrand

King’s College Chapel, London WC2

Address

King’s College Chapel, Strand Campus, London WC2R 2LS

Recommended by

Caroline Swash FMGP (10)

Highlight

Complete scheme

Artist, maker and date

Joseph Nuttgens, 2000-01

Reason for highlighting

These are windows of real and impressive originality. They not only suit the renewed interior of the Chapel in terms of colour and design, but contribute a series of challenging images that are full of allusions and references to engage the viewer.

Other comments

The Chapel is located on the first floor of the King’s building directly above the Great Hall. Visitors should initially go to the Strand Reception desk.

Further reading: The 100 Best Stained Glass Sites in London by Caroline Swash, Malvern Arts Press, 2015

Artist/maker notes

Joseph ‘Joe’ Ambrose Nuttgens (b. 1941) trained at the Central School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and worked as Patrick Reyntiens’ assistant, mainly on John Piper’s windows. He is the son of Joseph Edward ‘Eddie’ Nuttgens and re-established his studio after his death in 1982. He seeks to make windows that do not necessarily assert his individual style but that complement the architectural space in which they are set, whether it be historic or modern.

Source: Joseph Nuttgens website

Highlighted dates at this location

2000-2001 (Go to date search)

All artists mentioned at this location

Nuttgens, Joseph A