Artwork
Altar Panel - Southwold Church
Altar Panel - Southwold Church is a photographic photography by J. Crowther Cox. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This photograph, titled 'Altar Panel - Southwold Church', captures a carved wooden altar panel. The image is presented in black and white, lending it a timeless quality.
Subject & Meaning
The altar panel depicts Jesus Christ surrounded by followers, with outstretched arms and dressed in a long robe. The surrounding figures are shown in various poses, some kneeling or sitting, and are adorned in robes.
Technique & Style
The panel is characterized by intricate carvings and ornate decorations, underscoring its religious significance. The black and white photograph highlights the panel's detailed craftsmanship.
Artist & collection
Artist
J. Crowther Cox spent his life pointing a camera at old buildings, especially churches, before the stones could forget their stories. He liked the way light hit carved saints and weathered coats of arms, so he returned…
