Character of Christ / Behold, where, in a mortal form / Appears each grace divine; / The virtues, all in Jesus meet, / With mildest radiance shine, / The noblest love of human kind / Inspir'd His holy brest, / In deeds of mercy, words of peace, / His kindness was exprest. / Lovely in heart, by all his friends, / A friend and servant found, / He wash'd their feet, he wip'd their tears / And heal'd each bleeding wound. / Be Christ my pattern, and my guide . / His image may I bear / O may I tread his sacred steps, / And His bright glories share. / Harriet Smith / December 10, 1821 //

Maker

Smith, Harriet

Date made

1821

Origin

England

In Bolton & Co.

No

Predominent Motif

A long verse surrounded by a leaf and flower motif. At the bottom a tree with large leaves, one bird, various plants beneath. Reversing arcaded carnation border all four sides.

Inscription

Character of Christ / Behold, where, in a mortal form / Appears each grace divine; / The virtues, all in Jesus meet, / With mildest radiance shine, / The noblest love of human kind / Inspir'd His holy brest, / In deeds of mercy, words of peace, / His kindness was exprest. / Lovely in heart, by all his friends, / A friend and servant found, / He wash'd their feet, he wip'd their tears / And heal'd each bleeding wound. / Be Christ my pattern, and my guide . / His image may I bear / O may I tread his sacred steps, / And His bright glories share. / Harriet Smith / December 10, 1821 //

Length Without Frame

25 5/8"

Width Without Frame

13 5/16"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1960.9.87 Gift of Mrs. James W. Packard (Elizabeth Gillmer, class of 1894)

Owner

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Owner Private

Vassar College Loeb Art Center