Main hall, detail of Alberto Morrocco mural on North wall

Description Main hall, detail of Alberto Morrocco mural on North wall

Date 15/4/1997

Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu

Catalogue Number D 11737 CN

Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images

Copies SC 713687

Scope and Content Central section of 'The Way of the Cross' mural on north wall by Alberto Morrocco, St Columba's Parish Church, Church Street, Glenrothes, Fife St Columba's Parish Church, parochial centre and manse, were built in the New Town of Glenrothes in 1960, to designs by the architect Sir Anthony Wheeler (who, along with his partner, Frank Sproson formed the Fife-based architectural firm of Wheeler & Sproson). The building's plan is based on that of the post-Reformation church at nearby Burntisland and features a centrally placed altar, pulpit and font with choir and organ behind. This shows the central section of a mural by the artist Alberto Morrocco (1917-98). The figure of Christ carrying his own cross to the place of Crucifixion is a powerful, striking and unusual choice for this middle section of the composition. The figure's eyes connect with those of the viewer, drawing them into the picture. To the right of the image can be seen a grove of fig trees. The figures to the left hold their hands up in expressive gestures of despair and mourning, whilst the figure of Christ is framed and emphasised by the blood-red angular road to Calvary behind him. This building has been selected as one of Scotland's key 20th-century Modern architectural monuments. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/469199