The grave of John Ruskin. Church of Saint Andrew, Coniston, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.

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The grave of John Ruskin, who died at his home, Brantwood, of influenza on 20 Jan 1900. His grave is marked with a large carved cross made from green slate from the local quarry at Tilberthwaite. The cross was carved by Miles, to a design by Collingwood, who was an expert on Anglo-Saxon crosses, with symbols depicting important aspects of Ruskin's work and life. The image shows the South side of the cross and depicts celtic knots and swastika; the Parable of the Vineyard, for 'Unto This Last'; lilies, for 'Sesame and Lilies'; angel and key. for Fors Clavigera'; wreath and knot and at the top, Saint George for 'The Guild'.

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Size: 2765px × 4237px
Location: Church of Saint Andrew, Coniston, Lake District National Park, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom.
Photo credit: © Stan Pritchard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: colingwood, cross, grave, gravestone, john, ruskin