The stained glass window from which this detail is taken can be found in the church of St Michael, Ledbury, Herefordshire. It dates from 1913 and is by the celebrated firm of Morris & Co. These panels depict the part of the Christmas story where an angel visits the shepherds to tell them of the birth of Christ. It is based on a design by Edward Burne-Jones and was used elsewhere by the firm. It is a beautifully drawn and composed piece with sparing and subtle colour, refreshingly eschewing the detail upon detail that often overpowers religious stained glass.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Nikon Z 5
