Edward BURNE-JONES
The Ascension
1884
design for stained glass window for St Philip's Cathedral, Birmingham

Medium
brown gouache and charcoal, heightened with white and blue

Measurements
146.6 × 68.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1906

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
290-2

Department
International Prints and Drawings

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest

Subjects (general)
Human Figures Religion and Mythology

Subjects (specific)
apostles Ascension of Christ (New Testament narrative) Bible stories heaven Jesus Christ (Christian character) robes (main garments) saints

Movements
Pre-Raphaelite

Frame
Original, maker unknown