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Description: | Standing figure of Christ portrayed as a shepherd holding a lamb in his right hand and a staff in his left. He has sheep all around him, some enclosed by wicker fencing, and cedar trees. Both high and low relief are used. The figure is in high relief, almost a full sculpture, with the sheep in both low and high giving perspective. The head and halo of Christ are fully three-dimensional. The sculpture is located in the pointed arch over the door, with the inscription running beneath it. Additional Information: Sheep symbolising Christ's flock with him as their shepherd. | Subjects: | Sculpture | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Architect: St Aubyn, James Piers | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=6995... | Go to resource |
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