This two-light stained-glass window, dating from the late 1860s, was made by Clayton & Bell ⓘ for the church at Tiffield. It pairs figures of the Old and New Testaments: Elijah the Prophet and St John the Baptist ⓘ, linked typologically through their prophetic witness and ascetic character.

In the left-hand light, Elijah is shown holding a scroll bearing the words: “I have been very jealous for ye Lord God of hosts” (1 Kings 19:10). Above him appears the raven, recalling the episode in which the prophet was fed by ravens during his retreat by the brook Cherith. The figure is vigorous and expressive, set against patterned quarry glazing.

The right-hand light depicts St John the Baptist, identifiable by his staff and by the roundel bearing the Agnus Dei — the Lamb of God — symbolising his proclamation of Christ. His stance mirrors that of Elijah, reinforcing the traditional understanding of John as the forerunner who comes “in the spirit and power of Elijah”.

In the tracery above is a descending dove, symbol of the Holy Spirit. This element was added later by Monastery Glass Monastery Glass Shutlanger ⓘ and does not form part of the original Clayton & Bell design.

The window is characteristic of Clayton & Bell’s mid-Victorian work: strong colour contrasts, crisp figure drawing, and clear biblical inscription combine to create a didactic and visually balanced composition.