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THE ANCIENT GLASS IN YORK MINSTER. 
B. Virgin and Infant Jesus. 
Insertion, Shield. 
R 
St. Stephen. 
St. Lawrence. 
B 
B 
R B 
The Heavenly Choir. 
R R 
B B 
St. Mary. 
Crucifixion. 
St. John. 
R 
B 
R 
Martyrdom of Stephen. 
Insertion 
St. James. 
St. Stephen accused. 
St. Stephen 
in the pulpit. 
King and others 
at a shrine. 
The canopies in the outer lights are alike, tall and richly 
tabernacled with numerous crocketted pinnacles ; the five niches 
contain figures of Christ in the centre, an angel at each side, and 
in the outer niches a golden eagle looking away. The canopies 
are supported on buttresses with niches containing figures, and 
also with two inner shafts. The central canopy is considerably 
less in height than the others. 
The subjects are :—The Blessed Virgin on a background pow¬ 
dered with clusters of white feathers resembling shuttle cocks, on 
the central feather is outlined for Scrope (fig. 35) ; Christ 
crucified, above the head is a scroll inscribed “EOT& 3 I/' Angels 
are flying around. At the foot of the cross are small figures, one 
with a spear, the other with a reed and pitcher, whilst lying on 
the ground are skulls and bones crossed; St. John holds a clasped 
book, the background is similar to that with St. Mary. 
The subjects below are under low canopies with seated lions, 
and supported by buttresses having niches with a figure on either 
side. The subjects are :—The martyrdom of Stephen, stones are 
thrown at him, and one has penetrated his head. The men are 
in plate armour. Above, the soul of Stephen is represented by a 
small figure standing in a sheet, being carried to heaven by angels. 
In this compartment are golden lions seated ; St. James, a similar 
panel to that inserted in the corresponding window in the south 
aisle, with the exception of the background. St. Stephen accused. 
The saint is in the custody of two soldiers wearing plate armour 
and vizored helmets and stands before Caiaphas, the high priest, 
who is seated and bears a sword. Two soldiers kneel (one with 
head uncovered) before the high priest and accuse Stephen. 
