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Grinling Gibbons' rare marble font at St James's

The baptismal font of St James’s Church is the work of seventeenth-century sculptor, Grinling Gibbons. Primarily known as an exceptional woodcarver, this font is a rare example of his work in marble. The font came to the church in 1686. Created from two marble blocks, it is decorated with carvings depicting stories from the Bible. The base of the font shows Adam and Eve and the Tree of Knowledge in the Garden of Eden. Trees, foliage and flowers can be seen while a serpent winds around the tree, persuading Eve to take an apple and offer it to Adam. On the bowl, three more scenes from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament are featured. A dove with an olive branch flies toward Noah’s ark signalling the terrible flood is over, Christ is baptised by his cousin John the Baptist, and Saint Philip baptises the Ethiopian Eunuch.Although no longer in its original position, the font is still used for baptisms today, as it was for the baptism of writer and artist William Blake and the prominent abolitionist Ottobah Cugoano, along with many others. #GrinlingGibbons #HistoryofArt #churchhistory Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss a video:    / @stjamesschurchpiccadilly   Follow us on Instagram   / stjpiccadilly   and Facebook   / sjpicc   Help us amplify our social outreach work and make St James’s church, courtyard and garden more accessible for all by supporting The Wren Project here: https://www.sjp.org.uk/ways-to-donate... Hear about what’s on and get the latest news from St James’s by signing up to our newsletter: https://www.sjp.org.uk/keep-in-touch/ As a church St James’s seeks to be a welcoming space for people to reflect, create and debate, open to everyone of all faiths and none. Built in 1684, the Grade I listed church building was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It’s known for its unique history as well as faith in action, creativity and the arts, and a commitment to social justice and beauty. It has a legacy of advocating for positive change. The church is open to visitors Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. 197 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9LL https://www.sjp.org.uk/ #StJamessPiccadilly