Apostles and Prophets - Braunston, Northamptonshire

This four-light window presents a clear, didactic pairing of New Testament witnesses above Old Testament prophets, a scheme that emphasises continuity between prophecy and fulfilment.
Upper register: The Evangelists, each standing beneath canopies, are shown from left to right as Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, identifiable by their attributes and inscriptions. Their placement in the upper tier underscores their authority as authors of the Gospel narrative.
Lower register: The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel occupy the corresponding lights below, each bearing scrolls that signal prophetic testimony traditionally understood as prefiguring the life and mission of Christ.
The window is characteristic of Alexander Gibbs’s ⓘ late nineteenth-century work: strong linear drawing, rich but disciplined colour, and a legible hierarchy of figures suited to parish settings. The architectural framing and restrained ornament serve to focus attention on the figures themselves, reinforcing the theological dialogue between prophecy and Gospel.