High above the columns, the two long side walls feature two great figured friezes depicting scenes from Homer’s Illiad and the Odyssey.  These were specially commissioned for the building from the Scottish sculptor, Alexander Stoddart and are an allegorical representation of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.  Stoddart also created the two winged figures either side of the entrance doors to the Gallery.  These represent the two cherubim from the Ark of the Covenant and are a reference to the Coronation Liturgy.