The tapestry depicts a seated Risen Christ, within an oval mandorla on a green background, surrounded by the four living creatures mentioned in Chapter 4 of the Book of Revelation, which are also symbols of the Four Evangelists. The tetramorph (four shapes) of the title are the lion for St Mark, eagle for St John, calf for St Luke, and angel for St Matthew.
For the four living creatures, Sutherland sketched eagles and lions at Maidstone Zoo. The composition also draws influences from Egyptian sculpture, Italian mosaic, and images of Christ Pantocrator in Greek and Romanesque churches.[5]
The face of Christ is bearded, and is deliberately made more human than divine: it is based on several sources, including photographs of cyclists in Paris Match magazine.[6] The Christ figure wears a white robe, and is sitting on a throne, face on, with both hands raised towards his face. Loops around the head suggest a halo.
Between his feet is a life sized figure of a man, made diminutive by the colossal scale of the Christ-figure. At the base of the tapestry is a small Crucifixion scene.[4]
An interesting mural. I did not realise how modern it was until I read the bit about the cyclists
Everything about the Cathedral is modern. I like the themes but I can’t say I actually like the building.
This church is a bit too “modern” for my taste.
I’m a traditionalist. Ha ha!
I also find it too modern but there are some interesting themes within the walls.
Oh there’s a very unusual cathedral in Liverpool too.
Very modern with a round layout, ie, a centre “stage” in the middle.
There’s also another mega big cathedral in Liverpool.
Made entirely of some reddish/brownish stones.
There are lots of things to see in Liverpool.
this is quite an unusual cathedral, i like it for the bright and airy volume.
Overall it is too modern for my liking but it does have some stand out features.