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As the Diocese of East Anglia continues to celebrate its Diocesan Jubilee, a new portrait of the Bishop of East Anglia, Peter Collins, has been completed and installed at Cathedral House, adding to the Diocese’s growing historical legacy.
The portrait was commissioned from the artist Harriet Dahan-Bouchard, who previously painted the portrait of Alan Hopes. Building on that earlier work, this latest commission contributes to the visual record of episcopal ministry within the Diocese.
The process began in the spring of last year with a ninety-minute sitting, during which a series of digital photographs was taken in a variety of settings. These images informed the development of the final composition. The completed portrait, already varnished and framed, was delivered to the Cathedral last week and now hangs in the Cathedral Hallway.
In order to present a coherent sequence of episcopal leadership, arrangements will be made for the portrait of Alan Clark, currently displayed in the Cathedral Dining Room, to be relocated to the Hallway. In addition, worthy photographs of Peter Smith and Michael Evans will be added so that the succession of bishops may be clearly represented.
The new arrangement offers clergy, parishioners and visitors an opportunity to reflect on the faithful service of those who have led the Diocese. Bishop Collins has expressed his gratitude to Harriet Dahan-Bouchard for her skill and dedication in bringing this important Jubilee commission to completion.
Bishop Peter Collins
Bishop Alan Hopes
Bishop Alan Clark
