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Love the colours and v2 really helps in understanding the big picture. Hope the fundraising goes well
Helen
Helen
I am always in awe of the incredible history that you present so well. V2 certainly adds to the understanding of this image. Good luck with the fund raising.
I am curious....why are some of the ovals left blank on the bottom and sides? It appears to be images of monarchs of the past?
I am curious....why are some of the ovals left blank on the bottom and sides? It appears to be images of monarchs of the past?
Thanks Joline. Your right, the pictures are all of past monarchs. They were defaced when Cromwell's army broke into Chichester in December 1642. The church had supported the city's defiance of Cromwell and was severely punished for it. The soldiers defaced all the kings on the painting that they disapproved of. The picture was again damaged on 21st February 1861 when the spire collapsed. The damaged panels were replaced but not repainted apart from the missing titles. The text reads "..most sacred King, for God's sake confirm the Cathedral Church of Chichester as Caedwella, King of Sussex, confirmed the Church of Selsey, once a Cathedral." The king replies "..for the love of Jesus Christ, I grant what you ask."
I should have checked my notes more thoroughly before posting this picture as I see I have miss identified the left hand panel, which depicts King Caedwella confirming the rights and priveledges originally given by King Aethelwealh to St Wilfred in 681, not Henry VII.
James
I should have checked my notes more thoroughly before posting this picture as I see I have miss identified the left hand panel, which depicts King Caedwella confirming the rights and priveledges originally given by King Aethelwealh to St Wilfred in 681, not Henry VII.
James
Two lovely shots - I like the close up of good old 'enery! I used to live near Chichester, such a beautiful place and wonderful cathedral
x Carol x
x Carol x
These are so interesting and so beautifully captured and presented. Glad no one was silly enough to try and restore what had been lost, as that's part of the history of the piece. The colours, to me, seem just right for what it is. All the best with the fundraising at this especially difficult time.
Ann
Ann
