Downside Abbey

The Benedictine Monastic Community

Downside School

The Catholic School for pupils 11 - 18

Old Gregorians

The Community for old boys and girls

Downside Abbey Christmas Card

Downside Abbey Christmas Card

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The Vallombrosa Raphael (XVI century)
A variant of the The Madonna of the Goldfinch in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, this painting was transferred from panel to canvas following the suppression of the monastery of Vallombrosa in 1808. In 1835 it was acquired by the Verity Family, who presented it to Downside Abbey in 1995.

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Downside Abbey Christmas Card

Downside Abbey Christmas Card

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The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
The Visitation is described by St Luke (Ch I, v39ff) who presents it as an integral part of the Christmas story. This decoration of the doors of the Great Reliquary at Downside Abbey was executed by Nathaniel Westlake (1833-1921), the painter and stained-glass artist.

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Downside Abbey Christmas Card

Downside Abbey Christmas Card

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The Antwerp Triptych
Attributed to the so-called Master of 1518, this central Epiphany scene is flanked by panels (not shown) depicting the infancy of Jesus.

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Downside Abbey Christmas Card

Downside Abbey Christmas Card

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The Adoration of the Magi
This painting by an unknown artist now hangs in the School Chapel.

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