Detail View: The John Rylands Library: Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art
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Image Number:
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JRL1212328
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Image Title:
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Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art
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Creator:
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Champneys, Basil, 1842-1935
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Creator Role:
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Architect
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Creator:
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Cassidy, John, 1860-1939
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Creator Role:
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Sculptor
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Date Created:
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1898
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Description:
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A statue of three figures, Theology Directing the Labours of Science and Art, dominates the historic Entrance Hall. Hewn from Penrith sandstone by John Cassidy, the sculpture took three years to complete and embodies Mrs Rylands’ intention for Nonconformist theology to be the Library’s primary focus.
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Subject:
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Architecture
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Subject:
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Library buildings
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Subject:
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John Rylands Library
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Sub-Category:
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Sculpture
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Technique Used:
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Sculpting
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Support:
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Shawk stone
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Creation Site:
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England: Manchester
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Time Period Covered:
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19th Century CE
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Places Covered:
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England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
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Current Site:
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The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
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Rights Holder - Image:
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The University of Manchester Library
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Rights holder - Work:
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The University of Manchester Library
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Access Rights:
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Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
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2012-02-13
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Image Creation Technique:
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Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
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Metadata Language:
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eng-GB
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