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St Wulfstan EMM01 / 01 / 026
Filename: EMM01_01_026.jpg
Size: 3612 x 4826 (25.8MB)
Date: 5th December 2017
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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St Wulfstan EMM01 / 01 / 026
Little Malvern Priory, Worcestershire. Watercolour, by Elsie Matley Moore, of part of a stained glass window at Little Malvern Priory, showing a detail from a full length figure of St Wulfstan, Bishop of Worcester. November 1945
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This exquisite watercolor painting, entitled "St Wulfstan at Little Malvern Priory," is a beautiful and intricate work by the talented Elsie Matley Moore, created in November 1945. The painting depicts a detailed section of a stained glass window from the hallowed halls of Little Malvern Priory, located in Worcestershire, England. The focus of the painting is St Wulfstan, the revered Bishop of Worcester during the late 11th and early 12th centuries. St Wulfstan is shown in full length, clad in his ecclesiastical robes, with an expression of deep contemplation and devotion. His hands are folded in prayer, and his eyes are closed, as if in communion with the divine. The intricate details of the stained glass window are expertly captured in this watercolor, with its vibrant colors and delicate shading. The glass itself appears to shimmer and glow, as if the saint's holiness radiates from the painting itself. The rich, textured folds of St Wulfstan's robes are rendered with great care, adding depth and dimension to the artwork. Little Malvern Priory, a historic and spiritual site, is home to many beautiful works of art, including this stunning stained glass window. Elsie Matley Moore's painting is a testament to the enduring beauty and significance of these religious artifacts, and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic and spiritual heritage of Worcestershire and the wider medieval world.
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