The Nativity

Michael (1801-1867) and Arthur (1826-1873) O'Connor

c.1860

West end of the north wall of the chancel

St Margaret, Bodelwyddan, Clwyd, N. Wales

This shows more musician angels with instruments, and (the central ones) a scroll: "Gloria in excelsis Deo." Mary and Joseph kneel either side of the manger, with two more angels, and the star of Bethlehem, above it. Only one chubby leg is visible here. [Click on the image to emlarge it, and mouse over the text below for links.]

Photograph by Colin Price, text and formatting by Jacqueline Banerjee.

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