Two Mary's and Angel at the Tomb - Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

walwyn Sat, 11/20/2010 - 23:44
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Two Women and an Angel at the Tomb Powel sons Whitefriars Stained Glass

 

Made in 1908 this Whitefriars window has a bare foot angel greeting two women (Mary of Magdalene and Mary the Mother of James) before a tomb. The angel is dressed in a white robe with a blue sash. Mary of Magdalene, carrying a silver jar containing Myrrh and spices,  wears a white dress and gold cloak, while Mary the mother of James has her hands clasped. Both wear white head shawls.

 

See also other examples of works depicting Mary of Magdalene featured on this site.