16 THE MUSEUM. 
shield is charged with three sugar-loaves, surmounted by 
a doctor’s cap, in allusion to the founder’s name ; another 
with the initials H. S. in a cypher; another with a cross 
and the Virgin and Child; and the fourth with the lily, 
emblematical of the annunciation. 
No. 29. The statue of Athelstan. He is distinguished 
by a large brooch on the breast, and by this the statue is 
elearly identified—the name “ Athelstan” meaning, liter- 
ally, the “gem” or “ precious stone.” The statue occu- 
pies one of the most prominent positions in the “ temporal” 
or north side of the west front, viz., in the second great 
buttress from the north-east corner of the front. The 
figure is 8ft. 4in. high, and, although somewhat stiff and 
ungraceful in appearance, yet it forms an admirable speci- 
men of English art of the early period at which it was 
executed. 
No. 30. The bust of Otho, son of Henry, Emperor of 
Germany. 
No. 31. A bust of “Ina,” King of the West Saxons. 
This statue is placed nearly over the central door, on the 
south or “spiritual ” side, the corresponding niche on the 
opposite or “temporal ” side being occupied by his Queen 
Ethelburga. 
No. 32. A bust of King Ethelbert, wearing a CLOWN. 
No. 33. A bust of Ethelred. 
No. 34. Edwärd, martyr. 
No. 35. Bust of King William Rufus. 
No. 36. From the north side of the north-western tower, 
the subject is “The Last Supper,” and consists of nine 
figures, described by Mr. Cockerell thus : “John reposes 
in the bosom of the Saviour; in front is a page kneeling 
on one knee, as constantly seen in the festive scenes of the 
middle ages.” 
