Print of a 14th-century stained glass window at Wells Cathedral, Somerset

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Framed Print of The tempting serpent EMM01 / 01 / 042

Wells Cathedral, Somerset. Watercolour, by Elsie Matley Moore, of a 14th century stained glass window at Wells Cathedral, depicting the tempting serpent. A handwritten note on the painting reads: The tempting serpent, which is unusually well preserved. Its body and the trunk of the tree round which it twines are mainly of old glass. The blue of the body is here and there slightly stained with yellow, which gives it a delicate green tint. Two pieces of the body have been renewed, and the blue of these is of a purplish hue: this is the more strange as the new blue in the rest of the window is of an admirable hue, from The Very Reverend J Armitage Robinson, 1942. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive

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Bring the beauty of historic art into your home with our Framed Print of "The Tempting Serpent" by Elsie Matley Moore. This watercolor painting, part of the Historic England collection, shows the 14th-century stained glass window at Wells Cathedral. The intricate details of the serpent's tempting gesture and the colors of the original artwork are beautifully preserved in this print. Elevate your decor with a touch of history and timeless elegance.

A delicate watercolour print of a 14th century stained glass window, featuring the Tempting Serpent. In this beautiful piece by Elsie Matley Moore, the serpent's body is depicted as it twines around a tree trunk. The original blue glass has retained its vibrant hue in most areas, with subtle staining giving it a soft green tint. Two sections of the serpent's body have been restored over time, using new glass that displays a purplish blue tone – an interesting contrast to the surrounding colours.

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