Witley Church Ceiling

The ceiling paintings in Witley Parish Church were painted by the Italian artist Antonio Bellucci. The three principle paintings on the ceiling are; the lamentation, the ascension and the nativity.

 

The main paintings are surrounded by ten small paintings of cherubs ; Crown of thorns, Chalice, Judas’ money bag, Christ’s raiment and dice, Ladder, Hammer and nails, Spear and vinegar sponge, Mailed glove, Veronica’s veil, whipping post and flails.

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