Suffer the Little Children

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'Suffer the Little Children', or 'Christ Blessing the Children' was a popular biblical subject, demonstrating Christ's benevolence towards children. This stained glass panel was part of a large three-light window depicting scenes from the Ministry of Christ, with the good works of saintly figures below. It was previously installed at the Essex Unitarian Church in Notting Hill, London. The Unitarians had long suffered religious persecution, but during the late nineteenth century they emerged as a Nonconformist denomination that attracted some of the wealthiest, most successful and best-educated patrons of the arts. Henry Holiday was a superb figure draughtsman and one of the leading stained-glass artists of his time. In 1861 he became chief designer for James Powell and Sons, taking over from Edward Burne-Jones.

The Stained Glass Museum

Ely

Title

Suffer the Little Children

Date

1907

Medium

stained glass

Measurements

H 105 x W 85 cm

Accession number

ELYGM:1973.3.1

Acquisition method

gift, 1973

Work type

Stained glass

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