Richard Wythnale Tomb - South Kilworth, Leicestershire.

walwyn Fri, 10/23/2009 - 01:49
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Central panel of what used to be the altar tomb of Richard Wythnale (c1300). The panel contains a rare iconic "Lily Crucifixion", of which there are only two other stone sculptures in the UK. In the centre Christ is crucified on a leafy tree in the centre, with the archangel Gabriel to the left and the Virgin Mary on the right.

 

Altar tomb of Richard Wythnale, lily crucifixion

 

 

Altar tomb of Richard Wythnale