Corpus of the misericords at St Mary’s, Gayton
N01 |
The Blessed virgin Protecting souls. Woman in long. Flowing robe fastened at the waist with a rose Brooch, standing holding out arms on either side, under which are four small nude figures, two on each side, clinging to her hem. Clouds round woman’s head. Supporters - Flowers and foliage. |
N02 |
Fight between a lion and a dragon, over a small animal, which may be the lion’s cub. Left Supporter - Human-headed quadruped holding a fish in its paws. Right Supporter - Dragon curled up. |
N03 |
The devil eavesdropping on chatterers. Large figure of a devil clothed in feathers and with cloven Hooves, a shield on his right arm, astride two prone human figures. They are wearing a rosary and wear flat caps. Left Supporter - An ape. Right Supporter - Man in short tunic kneeling before a mutilated object, behind him a cushion. At his left side a hammer. |
S01 |
The three Maries at the Sepulchre. Three figures in long robes before an arched building. Over the Central figure is a mutilated object, probably an angel. Supporters - Crown ending in scallop shell from which issues foliage. |
S02 |
The Last Judgement. Figures seated on a throne, four small figures on each side. Supporters - Sunflower and leaves. |
S03 |
The Entry into Jerusalem. Child shouting ‘Hosannah’ on the battlements. Supporters - Grapes and leaves. |