Part of the early-twelfth century wall painting surrounding the chancel arch in the Church of St Botolph, Hardham. This scene depicts Christ in a Jewish temple. These are the earliest known wall paintings in England.

Date:
circa 1975 - 1985
Location:
St Botolph's Church, Coldwaltham, Hardham, Horsham, West Sussex
Reference:
AAA02/01/S2079
Type:
Photograph (35mm Slide)
Placeholder image

Image not available

Not what you're looking for? Try a new search
How you can use our images.

Description

The extremely well preserved wall paintings at St Botolph's were rediscovered in 1866 after being whitewashed within a century of their being originally painted. St Botolph's Church dates from the eleventh century.

Content

This is part of the Series: AAA02/01 Series of coloured slides; within the Collection: AAA02 Art and Architecture Archive

Rights

© Graham Cooper and Doug Sargent

Keywords

Early Medieval Church, Medieval Wall Painting