In the centre of the window, Christ hangs lifeless from the cross. He wears a crown of thorns, and the letters INRI can be seen above his head. These are the initials of the Latin words which Pontius Pilate used in Jesus' sentencing. In English, the words mean Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews. The glass is cleverly used to show the chest of Christ is in disarray in place of any blood being shown.  This is quite abstract compared to most other pre-Raphaelite art. There are delicate floral patterns on Christ's halo and loincloth.

Mary, the grieving mother of Jesus gazes upwards towards her son. She wears a delicately patterned blue dress and her head is framed with a red halo. A second woman in a white veil provides comfort. A third supports the second and holds a piece of brown cloth.

Mary Magdalene is kneeling at the foot of the cross, dressed in a peach-coloured robe and cupping her head in her hands in a gesture of deep sorrow.

The disciple John gazes at Christ and presses against the cross. He wears green and has a green patterned halo.

The Roman soldier standing behind John aims his spear at Christ’s side. A second soldier on the other side directs his lance towards Christ.  Emma Villers-Wilkes, who funded the window, specifically requested that there was to be no blood in the scene, but we do see a sea of red banner surrounding Jesus on the cross. The walls of Jerusalem rise above the heads of the onlookers at the back of the scene.

The circular clouds are thought to represent the heavenly realm, and can also be found in The Ascension window.