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Different approaches to illustrating the cross

3 depictions of the Northampton Eleanor Cross, an engraving on the left and two watercolours on the right.

Our tour will now look at a selection of Eleanor Cross pictures together.

Comparing their viewpoints, sense of scale and approaches to illustrating the cross, ultimately considering what sort of scene the artist was hoping to create.

Play the YouTube link below to hear more about the artists' approaches to the cross.

An engraving by Harris & Co showing the Northampton Eleanor Cross in the centre with trees behind and figures in the mid-ground walking or surveying the cross

Queen's Cross, Northampton engraved by Harris & Co. published by Mark Dorman, Northampton

 

A watercolour showing the Northampton Eleanor Cross just to the right of the centre with figures on or nearby cross, donkey in right foreground and carriage in left mid ground

Queens Cross by George Samuel, pen, grey ink and watercolour, 1791

 

A watercolour painting showing the Northampton Eleanor Cross in the centre of a grass covered mound with trees around and vista in distance

Queen Helena's Monument, Northampton by H. R. Davidson, watercolour, 1899

 

Once you have listened to this section then follow the link below to enjoy the next part of the tour.

Why portary the cross?