Plate 2.39: Engravings of the Font in Winchester Cathedral (1 of 2)
12020-07-14T10:14:25+00:00Ariel Friedf6b6cec26c5a46c3beae9e3505bac9e8799f51de313Plates 2.39-2.40 of Vetusta Monumenta depict the twelfth-century baptismal font located in Winchester Cathedral. Carved of a blue-black limestone commonly known as “Tournai marble,” the north and east sides of this font depict eight birds and a mammal, and the south and west sides present hagiographical scenes from the life of St. Nicholas of Myra (also known as “Saint Nick” or Santa Claus). Engravings by James Basire Sr. after John Carter. 495 mm x 336 mm and 493 mm x 332 mm. Published by the Society of Antiquaries of London in 1786. Current Location: Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, UK.plain2021-03-19T18:38:55+00:00Crystal B. Lakeb7829cc6981c2837dafd356811d9393ab4d81adc