Joseph, Mary and Jesus scuplture by Josefina de Vasconcellos. Photo: Photo courtesy of Christine Hayes.
Eye - 10 January 2014
From statues nestled in nature to Quaker spotting on the BBC
by Eye
10th January 2014
Nestled in nature
In 1959 sculptor Josefina de Vasconcellos was commissioned by the vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields church in London to create a Nativity scene featuring life-sized figures. These became a regular sighting in Trafalgar Square Christmas displays.
