The Adoration of the Shepherds
from Lady Chapel Reredos

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probably late nineteenth century Wooden reredos with painted panels depicting the Annunciation, the Adoration of the Shepherds and the Adoration of the Magi. technique: painted size: 47 x 46 cm (each panel) Church of St Gabriel, Brynmill, Swansea east wall of the Lady Chapel Probably late nineteenth century or perhaps early twentieth century. The wooden surround, seemingly of a piece with the altar table, looks Victorian, and could be by the Revd John David Davies.  (ObjectID=2335 ImageID=8608) Original File Name=SwanseaStGabriel_DSC6484.jpg

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• adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present  [Luke 2:16]
• adoration of the kings: the Wise Men present their gifts to the Christ-child (gold, frankincense and myrrh)  [Matthew 2:11]
• the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel  [Luke 1:26-38]

Photo © Martin Crampin