Christian art and symbolism

Date: 1970 - 1975

By: Auckland City Art Gallery

Reference: E-278-q-125

Description: Reproduction of a photograph on front of a greeting card of `The Nativity', an ivory carving, from the Gothic Collection, Auckland City Art Gallery, 1966. The 16th Spanish carving shows Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus in the stable, with a man and a woman in background, and an ox and a donkey. Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 175 x 135 mm on folded card

Date: 1970 - 1996

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324/326-005

Description: Includes design drawings for the following: Dent window, St Mary's Karori, 1970. Shore window, St Mary's Karori, 1971. Five windows, including St Michael, Baptism, St John, Pentecost, St John's Trentham, 1971. Symington window, St Mary's Karori, 1971. Morgan window, St Mary's Karori, 1971. Three windows, including "I am the Life", Wellington Cathedral, 1971. Mercer window, Hospital Chapel, Wellington, 1972. Window, St Hilda's Island Bay, 1972. Window, St Mary's Karori, 1973. Window, St David's Anglican Church Belfast, 1973. Three windows, St John's Trentham, 1974. Two windows, St John's Trentham, 1974? Four windows, including Enthroned Lamb, Holy Trinity, Avonside, Christchurch, 1973. Window, St Michael's Kelburn, 1974. Window, St Michael's Anderson's Bay, 1974. Tabernacle window, St Patrick's Silverstream, 1975. Window, St John's Trentham, 1976. Window, St John's Trentham, 1976. Collier window, St Margaret's Taihape, 1978. (or 1979) Bell Booth window, St Margaret's Taihape, 1979. Joan Rix "St Cecilia" window, St Luke's, Havelock North, 1980. Window, Taieri Presbyterian, Otago, 1983.. Two windows, St John's Cathedral, Napier, 1984. Window, Christ Church, Russell, 1985. Christ in Glory window, Holy Trinity Devonport, 1985. Window, Wellington Cathedral, 1990. Window, Hamilton Diocesan School Chapel, 1991. Window, St Mary's Waipukurau, 1991. Window, St Heliers Presbyterian Church, 1992. (or 1991). Two windows, Wellington Cathedral, 1993. (or 1991). C Merritt window, St Mark's Remuera, 1993. Window, St John's College Auckland, 1994. (or 1993). Window, St John's Trentham, 1994. (or 1993). Window, St Matthew in the City, Auckland, 1994. Window, St Aidan's Pauatahanui, 1996. Window, Holy Trinity Devonport, 1996. (or 1994). Window, St Cuthbert's College, Auckland, 1996. Inventory housed in box A-324. Quantity: 55 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, some mounted on card, sizes varying. Finding Aids: Inventory housed with A-324. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1993 - 1994

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-016

Description: Design consists of two panels. In the left panel, three disciples kneel. They watch Christ flanked by two disciples in the right panel. The Christ figure glows white. Under the left panel are the words "Lord! It is good for us to be here". Notes on verso: "This design is inspired by the traditional Transfiguration icons in Russian & Greek Orthodox art. Scale prevents the full development of details which will be in the final glass painting". Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. / Stephen Belanger Taylor A.R.C.A., F.M.G.P., R.C.A. / 1993.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Date on item is 1993. Date in inventory is 1994. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Two watercolour panels, each 88 x 52 mm, mounted on one card, 174 x 194 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1984 - 1986

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-023

Description: Shows Jesus Christ standing in a mandorla shape with the symbols of the four evangelists around him. The elements of air, fire, earth, and water are depicted in abstract form around the mandorla. There is a double symbolism of the wind and flames of Pentecost, the living water and the tree of life for the healing of the nations. At the apex is a triquetra, a symbol for the Trinity. Centenary dates of the church, an a view of the church as it appeared in 1886, are shown at the bottom. Author's list gives date as 1984. Church centenary was 1986. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P. / Miller Studios Ltd. / 1985; Verso - bottom right - Paul Hutchins / maker; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, on sheet 290 x 125 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1925 - 1928

Reference: C-071-005

Description: Copy of a Flemish tapestry panel. A panel showing Christ seated in Majesty above an orb in the centre. Standing looking up at Him in reverence are various peasants and nobles. On either side of Him are angels, and a circle of seated figures, possibly the twelve apostles. A horned winged devil raises clawed hands at the extreme right. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Pencil, watercolour and gouache, on sheet 315 x 565 mm.

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-003

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the eagle, symbol of Saint John, ocvering all three lights. Symbols of the sun, stars and moon suggest light. In the right light, the chalice with a snake in it, represents John the Apostle, said to have been unharmed by a poisoned cup. Other Titles - To the Glory of God and in memory of Martin William Emerson Shore 1899-1970 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom centre - [Other title]; Verso - top left - St Mary's Church Karori; Verso - top right - In memory of my father Martin Shore 1899-1970 - later a plaque was placed underneath the window for my mother Edith, 1902-1996 / Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1960 - 1969

By: Thomas, Brian Dick Lauder, 1912-1977

Reference: C-121-024/029

Description: 6 ink and watercolour sketches depicting: The Patriarchs, The Risen Christ, Pentecost, and the Spread of the Church. C-121-028/028 are designs for windows endowed by the Riddiford and Vesty families. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Window position inscribed in pen and then crossed out].; Verso - centre - [Titles] Quantity: 6 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 2 x (360 x 90 mm), on card 417 x 275 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

Date: 1976

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-004

Description: Design is of two panels, the one on the left showing a woman kneeling, and the one on the right showing Christ standing. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett A.M.G.P./ Miller Studios Ltd / '76; Recto - beneath image - [Title]; Verso - top right - Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour panels, on card, 198 x 230 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1995

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-013

Description: Design is of four panels, the left one ban (a diagonal cross of light), the second St Philip (a crucifix), the third St Mark (a lion), and the right one St Andrw (a diagonal cross of light with a tree behind). Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E. F.M.G.P / Stephen Belanger-Taylor, A.R.C.A. F.M G.P. R.G.A.; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Four watercolour panels, each arch-topped 87 x 36 mm, on card 181 x 341 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-005

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the symbol of Saint Mark (a winged lion), covering all three lights. In the left light is an eye and a dove descending, symbolising the baptism of Christ. The right light contains the Cross and the Tree of Life. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - St Mary's Church Karori; Verso - top right - Given by Mr Symington / Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1992 - 1994

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-014

Description: Design consists of three long panels and two trefoils. Partially abstract designs showing Christ ascending in the centre p[anel, and attendant angels in left and right panels. The trefoils show spirals of red light. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. 1992; Verso - top centre - [Title] Stephen Belanger-Taylor maker. Made in Canada before settling in N.Z. 1992-94. Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Five watercolour panels, arranged as a trio of windows with two trefoils above them, mounted on one card, 300 x 200 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1970 - 1985

By: Thomas, Brian Dick Lauder, 1912-1977

Reference: C-121-028/029

Description: 2 ink and watercolour sketches depicting the Spread of the Church, arranged vertically. C-121-028/028 are designs for windows endowed by the Riddiford and Vesty families. Inscriptions: Recto - beneath image - [Window position inscribed in pen and then crossed out].; Verso - centre - [Titles] Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Ink and watercolour, 2 x (360 x 90 mm), on card 417 x 275 mm. Finding Aids: Shelf-list / Inventory available in Drawings and Prints..

Date: 1973

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-324-022

Description: Design shows Mary, the Mother of Christ, seated, holding Jesus on her knee. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett - Miller Studios Ltd. 1973; Recto - bottom left - [Title] Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour panel, on card, 316 x 200 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1972

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-001

Description: Design shows Saint Hilda, holding a model of the church of St Hilda, with a Byzantine dome. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett / 19/9/72; Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - bottom left - Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour panel, on card, 300 x 102 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: [ca 1225-1275]

By: Bible Society in New Zealand; Clemas, Albert Edward Thomas Baker, 1880-1956

Reference: MSR-16

Description: ff.1-414v, Bible, in Latin, with prologues ascribed to St Jerome, without psalter, with historiated initials: 'F' St Jerome writing: Frater Ambrosius, first Prologue (f.1), 'I' Trinity: In principio, Genesis (f.3v), 'L' House of David: Liber generationis, Gospel of Matthew (f.325); ff.415-438 Interpretation of Hebrew names in the version beginning 'Aaz apprehendens'. Source of title - Supplied title Other Titles - Biblia Latina Quantity: 1 volume(s). Physical Description: Vellum, 438 leaves, plus medieval flyleaf, bound; 280 x 208mm. Double column, 50 lines, ruled in plummet, written space 170 x 116mm, written in brown ink in a regular rounded gothic bookhand, headings in red; capitals touched in red except for ff.215v-240v (end of gathering 19) and 365v-396v (end of gathering 32) where they are touched in yellow; chapter numbers and running-titles in alternately red and blue letters. Finding Aids: Manion, M.M. Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in New Zealand collections, no. 134; Taylor, D.M. The oldest manuscripts in New Zealand, no. 24. Provenance: Executed in Italy or France between 1225 and 1275. On f.1 is a fourteenth-century ownership inscription of the eighth-century abbey of St John the Baptist in Monza, diocese of Milan: 'Liber Biblie est ecclesie sancti Johannis de Modetia'(see Manion). The book has a medieval collation added on f.415, 'Ista biblia est veteris testamenti sexterni xxvii, et novi testamenti vii sexterni et dimidi, et interpretationes duo sexterni'. Written on the lower edge of the pages is a shelfmark 'Sca Biblia. A.7'; (or possibly 3). A bookplate of the Dukes of Bavaria is pasted in but it seems older than the binding and in all probability it is a spurious insertion (see Manion). Bought by Albert Clemas and sold by him to the British and Foreign Bible Society of New Zealand in 1933.

Date: 1990 - 1991

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: B-149-001

Description: Six-part abstract image, suggesting cool waves with occasional segmented columns of warm colour. Artist's inventory states that this window was based on the 23rd Psalm. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - [Title]; Recto - bottom right - Belanger Taylor Studio Date in artist's list is 1991, although date on design is 1990. Quantity: 6 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, each 150 x 63 mm, mounted on card 306 x 505 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1974

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: B-149-003

Description: Two-part window, the left side showing Christ with outspread arms and the words "Draw near with faith", a dove descending in flames to symbolise the Holy Spirit, fish and the Chi Rho sign, a chalice and grapes. The right side shows Christ with His hand raised in blessing and the words "The Peace of God which passes all understanding"; the Alpha and Omega; there is also a symbol of the burning bush and of the Tree of Life, and the words "I am the Life; Lord God Almighty". Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett M.B.E., F.M.G.P. '74; Verso - centre left - Roy Miller Quantity: 2 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolours, each 243 x 125 mm, mounted on card 381 x 508 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1996

By: National Library of New Zealand

Reference: E-498-014-a/029-a

Description: Images from Ephemera, Manuscripts & Archives, and Drawings & Prints Collections. Ephemera cards: Chateau Tongariro National Park, best reached by rail (Eph-E-TOURISM-ca 1932); Queenstown, scenic trip by train & railway motor (Eph-E-TOURISM-1930s); Yates' garden annual 1930 [cover - pansies] (Eph-A-HORT-Yates-1930); Thos Horton. Golden rayed lily of Japan (Eph-A-HORT-Horton-1905); Lovers' walk Newtown Park (Eph-B-POSTCARD-vol,14, page 40); With compliments of Evelyn Maxwell, the psychic marvel (Eph-A-VARIETY-1926); Buy lemons and make fresh lemonade / Joseph Moran (Eph-D-MORAN-1920s); Eat more fruit and keep fit/ Joseph Moran (Eph-D-MORAN-1920s). Drawings & Prints cards: John Gully. Manawatu Gorge, 1870; John Gully. Ruapehu and Tongariro Mountains, from Lake Taupo, ca 1870; William Fox. Urenui, ca 1880 (WC-021); William Fox. New Plymouth breakwater under construction, 1881? (WC-025). Manuscripts and Archives cards: The visitation (meeting of the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth); The annunciation to the Shepherds; The presentation in the Temple; the Adoration of the Magi (all from Book of Hours, Besancon, 15th century. MSR-02). Quantity: 16 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on greetings cards.. Provenance: Deposited under Legal Deposit requirements, 1996.

Date: 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-325-002

Description: Shows Saint Michael as a flaming angel with a sword. Inscription beneath him reads: "To the glory of God". Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Beverley Shore Bennett / Miller Studios Ltd / 1971; Recto - bottom left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Roy Miller Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour panel, on card, 227 x 185 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.

Date: 1970 - 1971

From: Shore Bennett, Beverley, 1928- :[Group of 55 design drawings for leadlight windows, 1970-1996].

By: Shore Bennett, Beverley Doris, 1928-

Reference: A-326-002

Description: Three-part image, in three arched lights, showing the head of a bull symbolising Saint Luke, in the centre light, flames (the Holy Spirit) and fleurs de lis (lilies represent the Virgin Mary) at the left, and a mortar and pestle (symbolising Luke's profession as a doctor) and sailing boat (early symbol of Christ's church) in the right light. Inscriptions: Verso - top left - [Title]; Verso - top right - Miller Studios Ltd / Roy Miller / Given by Mr Symington Quantity: 1 watercolour(s). Physical Description: Watercolour, in mat on sheet 330 x 384 mm. Provenance: Donated by the artist in 1998.