reversed - Norwich cathedral
Detail - crucifixion & resurrection - Late 14c Despenser Retable / Reredos made by Norwich craftsmen, with 5 panels showing the scourging, way of sorrows, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ. It is named after the Bishop of Norwich, Henry le Despenser 1369-1406 who is thought to have given it after his forces successfully contained the Peasant's revolt of 1381 Several painted glass / enamel shields, in the border are associated with others who led the attack on the peasants.
Originally in St Michael at Plea church, It was re-discovered in 1847 having been reversed and used as a table - Norwich cathedral
reversed - Norwich cathedral
Detail - crucifixion & resurrection - Late 14c Despenser Retable / Reredos made by Norwich craftsmen, with 5 panels showing the scourging, way of sorrows, crucifixion, resurrection and ascension of Christ. It is named after the Bishop of Norwich, Henry le Despenser 1369-1406 who is thought to have given it after his forces successfully contained the Peasant's revolt of 1381 Several painted glass / enamel shields, in the border are associated with others who led the attack on the peasants.
Originally in St Michael at Plea church, It was re-discovered in 1847 having been reversed and used as a table - Norwich cathedral