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Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire.

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire.

West Window (detail) - designed and painted by Patrick Reyntiens (b1925), 1996.

Made by Barley Studio, York.

 

The Great West Window (Angel Window) at the west end of the Nave is a huge Perpendicular window with modern glass which was designed and painted by Patrick Reyntiens, based on an initial concept of Martin Stancliffe, then cathedral architect. Made in the Barley studios in York it was installed in 1996 and described by the artist as "a great gathering of angels enjoying being with God; just all joy and worship". When the sun is low in the sky it is particularly beautiful part of the Norman Nave.

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Uploaded on May 10, 2014
Taken on August 12, 2013