Also in Southwell Minster we enjoyed (if that is the right word) Jonathan Clark’s “Stations of the Cross”. Back, I assume in 2000, several Suffolk churches had a Stations exhibition – we had a minibus and a group from the Cockfield Benefice explored different churches to go and see them. Clark’s set has been installed here in Southwell – “Please touch”. They are quite moving – the photos don’t do them justice.
1 – Jesus is condemned to death.
2 – Jesus carries his cross.
3 – Jesus falls the first time.
4 – Jesus meets his mother.
5 – Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross.
6 – Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.
7 – Jesus falls the second time.
8 – Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
9 – Jesus falls the third time.
10 – Jesus is stripped of his garments.
11 – Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed ro the cross.
12 – Crucifixion: Jesus dies on the cross.
13 – Jesus is taken down from the cross.
14 – Resurrection: the empty tomb
I visited the minster yesterday; these sculptures are my personal highlight.
These were brilliant and a great way to present the Stations of the Cross for liturgical use. Full marks to Jonathan Clark. I am delighted that English cathedrals are commissioning and displaying so many excellent examples of modern art. I am sure such works will become very valuable and important items of our heritage.
These were incredible. They really moved me