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principal windows: the first of these, as to the order of time, when it was brought into its present state, is the
large West Window.
This window was restored to the beautiful state in which it now appears, in the year 1774, at the expense of
about £600, by the Dean and Chapter, under the direction of Dr. Lockman, who collected all the remains of the
ancient painted glass that were dispersed through the different parts of the building.
LARGE WEST WINDOW
Words and Expressions
– magnitude – величина, размеры, важность, значение
The window at the west end of the body of the church, is composed of 80 compartments, or lights, each six
feet high, by one foot five inches wide; the whole beautifully ornamented with fine stained glass, consisting of a
variety of figures, as patriarchs, bishops, and other canonical characters: St Peter, St Alexander, King Solomon,
Edward the Confessor, Edward IV and Henry VIII. In many of the compartments is St George's Cross, encom-
passed with the garter, this being the arms of the college; here are also the arms of the Bishop s of London and
Bristol.
The next, as to magnitude and date, but which, as to its excellence, should have been first, is the Window
over the Altar.
WINDOW OVER THE ALTAR
Words and Expressions
– the Resurrection – праздник Воскресения Христова
– the Saviour – Иисус Христос, Спаситель
– a sepulchre – могила, гробница, склеп
– unguent – мазь
– to anoint – намазывать, смазывать
– to venture – рисковать, ставить на карту
The subject of this is The Resurrection; and is divided into three compartments. In the centre is our Saviour
ascending from the Sepulchre, preceded by the Angel of the Lord, above whom, in the clouds, is a host of
Cherubims and Seraphims, and among these is a portrait of their Majesties son, Octavius. In the front ground
are the Roman soldiers, thrown in various postures with horror and confusion; and are grazing with terror and
astonishment at Christ in his ascension.
In the right-hand compartment are represented Mary Magdalen, Mary the Mother of James, and Salome,
approaching the sepulchre with unguents and spices, in order to anoint the body of their Lord and Master.
In the left-hand division, are Peter and John, who are supposed to have been informed by Mary Magdalen,
that the body of Christ was missing, and are thereupon running with the greatest anxiety, astonishment, and
speed, towards the sepulchre. This masterly performance was designed by B. West Esq., in 1785, and executed
by Mr. Jarvis, assisted by Mr. Forest, between that period and the year 1788. In viewing this most splendid
window, the spectator is at a loss which most to admire, the genius of Mr. West, in the design, or, the exquisite
skill of Messrs. Jarvis and Forrest in the execution of it. The painting of this window we are told cost £4000.
The idea of having 80 magnificent ornaments added to the most elegant gothic church, of its size, now ex-
isting, was first conceived by His Present Majesty, who ordered Dr. Lockman to propose a plan for putting it
into execution, who, in consequence of that command, and knowing that the Sovereigns and Knights of the Or-
der of the Garter, had always been applied to, and had graciously condescended to subscribe to any ornaments,
tending to the magnificence of the place of their instalments, ventured, in 1/82, to propose a subscription by the
Sovereign and Companions of the Order, the Dean and Chapter of Windsor, and also the Prelate and Chancellor
of the Order of the Garter. This proposal was graciously accepted by His Majesty, who immediately sent Nine
Hundred Guineas to Dr. Lockman, viz. 500 for himself, 200 for the Prince of Wales, 100 for the Duke of York,
and 100 for the Duke of Clarence, with permission to apply, in His Majesty's name, as wishing success to the
plan proposed. The Foreign Princes, who were Knights of the Garter, readily subscribed 100 guineas each, upon
Dr. L's applying to their ministers or agents, and all the other Knights 50 guineas each; the Dean and Chapter
500 guineas, and the Prelate and Chancellor 50 guineas each. His Majesty has, since his first subscription, paid
