It’s no surprise that being the center of Christian worship in the city since 1283, Chester Cathedral has many depictions of Christ and the Virgin Mary. The cathedral is over 700 years old, so one would expect to see a cobweb or two. However, Chester Cathedral is home to a set of cobwebs that actually comprise a rare piece of artwork. It’s the only cobweb picture in the United Kingdom and is one of only a few that still exist. The art of cobweb painting, or gossamer, involves gathering, cleaning,…
