Dunblane Cathedral, Scotland.
The Tennison Window.
The large stained glass window in the north east corner of the North Aisle was designed and made by Gordon Webster and given in 1968 by Elisabeth Tenison in memory of her parents and her husband. Its theme is the Compassion of Christ. The four central lights, each divided into three sections, illustrate a separate aspect of our Lord's compassion. The light to the left portrays Christ's compassion to the individual and shows, from the bottom, Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the two blind men. The light next to it shows compassion in general, with Christ the Good Shepherd at the bottom, the weeping over Jerusalem next and, at the top, the feeding of the five thousand. Our Lord's compassion through his parables is illustrated in the easternmost light, showing, from the bottom, the thristy being given drink, the return of the prodigal son and the good Samaritan. Next to it is illustrated compassion through the Cross, beginning at the bottom with Gethsemane, and in the centre Christ carrying the Cross, culminating with Christ crucified at the top.
dunblanecathedral.org.uk/page/50/north-aisle
Detail: Lovest Thou Me? Feed My Sheep. (Peter.)
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Designed and made by Gordon Webster and given in 1968 by Elisabeth Tenison in memory of her parents and her husband. Its theme is the "Compassion of Christ" Dunblane Cathedral, Scotland.
The Tennison Window
This window at the east end of the north nave aisle was designed in 1968 by Scottish stained glass artist Gordon Webster.
Its theme is the compassion of Christ, and it was given by Elisabeth Tennison in memory of her husband and parents. The Biblical scenes demonstrate Jesus’ concern for individuals and large gatherings, and display his compassion through the cross and through parables.
From left to right:-
1. Mary Magdalene; Peter; the two blind men.
2. Christ the Good Shepherd; Jesus weeps over Jerusalem; the feeding of the 5000.
3. Gethsemane; Christ carrying the cross; Christ crucified.
4. The thirsty given drink; the prodigal sone; the good Samaritan.
Gordon Webster was the son of one of Scotland’s best-know stained glass artists, Alf Webster. Alf was killed in the First World War in 1915, when Gordon was just 6 year old. As an adult Gordon inherited his father’s studio, which his mother had kept in operation. His work was initially heavily influenced by his father, but he gradually developed his own style. He was highly regarded by the Church of Scotland and produced many windows for churches across the land.
Dunblane Cathedral, Scotland.
The Tennison Window.
The large stained glass window in the north east corner of the North Aisle was designed and made by Gordon Webster and given in 1968 by Elisabeth Tenison in memory of her parents and her husband. Its theme is the Compassion of Christ. The four central lights, each divided into three sections, illustrate a separate aspect of our Lord's compassion. The light to the left portrays Christ's compassion to the individual and shows, from the bottom, Mary Magdalene, Peter, and the two blind men. The light next to it shows compassion in general, with Christ the Good Shepherd at the bottom, the weeping over Jerusalem next and, at the top, the feeding of the five thousand. Our Lord's compassion through his parables is illustrated in the easternmost light, showing, from the bottom, the thristy being given drink, the return of the prodigal son and the good Samaritan. Next to it is illustrated compassion through the Cross, beginning at the bottom with Gethsemane, and in the centre Christ carrying the Cross, culminating with Christ crucified at the top.
dunblanecathedral.org.uk/page/50/north-aisle
Detail: Lovest Thou Me? Feed My Sheep. (Peter.)
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Designed and made by Gordon Webster and given in 1968 by Elisabeth Tenison in memory of her parents and her husband. Its theme is the "Compassion of Christ" Dunblane Cathedral, Scotland.
The Tennison Window
This window at the east end of the north nave aisle was designed in 1968 by Scottish stained glass artist Gordon Webster.
Its theme is the compassion of Christ, and it was given by Elisabeth Tennison in memory of her husband and parents. The Biblical scenes demonstrate Jesus’ concern for individuals and large gatherings, and display his compassion through the cross and through parables.
From left to right:-
1. Mary Magdalene; Peter; the two blind men.
2. Christ the Good Shepherd; Jesus weeps over Jerusalem; the feeding of the 5000.
3. Gethsemane; Christ carrying the cross; Christ crucified.
4. The thirsty given drink; the prodigal sone; the good Samaritan.
Gordon Webster was the son of one of Scotland’s best-know stained glass artists, Alf Webster. Alf was killed in the First World War in 1915, when Gordon was just 6 year old. As an adult Gordon inherited his father’s studio, which his mother had kept in operation. His work was initially heavily influenced by his father, but he gradually developed his own style. He was highly regarded by the Church of Scotland and produced many windows for churches across the land.