Chancel and altar of St. Mary's Church, Selborne, Hampshire, UK showing a fine triptych painting of the Adoration of the Magi, by Jan Mostaert, 1515

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The chancel, when lit, is of great beauty. Above the altar is a fine Flemish painting showing the Adoration of the Magi. Painted by Jan Mostaert in 1515 it was presented to the church in 1793 by Benjamin White, the brother of Gilbert White. A black slab on the floor commemorates his grandfather, Gilbert White senior, vicar of the parish from 1681 to 1728. The Elizabethan altar rails were brought to the church from St Juliot's Church in Cornwall, whilst on the wall is a fine 16th century Flemish wood carving showing the Descent from the Cross.

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Size: 4368px × 2912px
Location: St Mary's, Selborne, Hampshire, UK
Photo credit: © will Perrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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