Eye - 10 January 2014

From statues nestled in nature to Quaker spotting on the BBC

Joseph, Mary and Jesus scuplture by Josefina de Vasconcellos. | Photo: Photo courtesy of Christine Hayes.

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.

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