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James Thornhill Most Popular Paintings

The 19 artworks by James Thornhill our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 19 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide James Thornhill · 1675 – 1734

The Blinding of Elymas

1729 · Royal Academy of Arts, London

Sir James Thornhill’s monumental ‘The Blinding of Elymas’ captures a dramatic biblical scene with Paul confronting the sorcerer Elymas. This 18th-century copy of Raphael's cartoons showcases Thornehill’s skill and offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Jacob's Dream

1705 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 163.8 x 69.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$57670 × 164 cm Commission at original size

St. Paul before Agrippa

1710 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 81.9 x 74.3cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$74774 × 82 cm Commission at original size

Sir James Thornhill

1800 · National Portrait Gallery, London · original 116.2 x 149.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$799150 × 116 cm Commission at original size

Sketch for 'The Last Supper,' St. Mary's, Weymouth

1719 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 43.8 x 59.4cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$55459 × 44 cm Commission at original size

Thetis Accepting the Shield of Achilles from Vulcan

1710 · original 49.8 x 48.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$39850 × 49 cm Commission at original size

John Worley, 1624-1721

1708 · original 73.5 x 61.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$31861 × 74 cm Commission at original size

General Edward Wolfe (1685-1759)

1730 · original 76.2 x 63.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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A Sketch of Gratitude Crowned by Peace, with Other Allegorical Figures of Industry, Fame and Plenty

View the most popular artwork of James Thornhill ranked #9: A Sketch of Gratitude Crowned by Peace, with Other Allegorical Figures of Industry, Fame and Plenty

1712 · Yale Center for British Art, New Haven · original 36.0 x 19.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Sir Isaac Newton

1709 · Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincoln

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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The Apotheosis of Romulus: Sketch for a Ceiling Decoration, Possibly for Hewell Grange, Worcestershire

View the most popular artwork of James Thornhill ranked #11: The Apotheosis of Romulus: Sketch for a Ceiling Decoration, Possibly for Hewell Grange, Worcestershire

1710 · original 52.1 x 45.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Panel for a Royal State Coach: Britannia Receiving Homage from the Continents.

1718 · original 58.1 x 60.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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The Adoration of the Magi

1724 · original 494.0 x 600.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Speaker Arthur Onslow calling upon Sir Robert Walpole to speak in the House of Commons

View the most popular artwork of James Thornhill ranked #14: Speaker Arthur Onslow calling upon Sir Robert Walpole to speak in the House of Commons

1730 · original 99.1 x 127.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$101499 × 127 cm Commission at original size

An Allegory of Apollo and Minerva as Wisdom and the Arts

original 183.0 x 86.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Psyche obtaining the Jar of Forgetfulness from Pluto in Hades (modello for a mural)

1717 · original 61.0 x 83.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$61484 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Isaac newton

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727)

1712 · Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincoln · original 122.0 x 102.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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Same size as the original$684102 × 122 cm Commission at original size

Self-portrait

original 116.2 x 149.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 19 artworks by James Thornhill
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The artist

James Thornhill

1675 – 1734

Quick facts

Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Died1734
Born1675, Melcombe Regis, United Kingdom
Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsearthy
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Top 3 worksThe Blinding of Elymas, Jacob's Dream, St. Paul before Agrippa

Biography

early life and apprenticeship

sir james thornhill, a renowned english painter, was born in melcombe regis, dorset, in 1675. he was the son of walter thornhill of wareham and mary, eldest daughter of colonel william sydenham, governor of weymouth. in 1689, thornhill was apprenticed to thomas highmore, a specialist in non-figurative decorative painting.

artistic career

thornhill's artistic career spanned over four decades, during which he worked on numerous large-scale schemes of murals, including the "painted hall" at the royal hospital, greenwich. he also decorated palace interiors with large-scale compositions, featuring figures in idealized and rhetorical postures.

sir james thornhill's work on the dome of st paul's cathedral (1716-19) showcases his mastery of grisaille, depicting episodes from the life of st. paul.
his murals in great houses often related to topical events, as seen through the eyes of his mainly whig patrons, such as the continuous wall and ceiling painting of the sabine room at chatsworth.
thornhill's last major commission was to paint the chapel at wimpole hall, which he started in 1713 and completed by 1724.

notable artworks and collections

some of thornhill's notable artworks can be found in various museums and collections, including:

the painted hall, royal hospital, greenwich (the penrose collection at the OriginalUniqueArt.com)
st paul's cathedral, london (sir james thornhill | OriginalUniqueArt.com)
chatsworth house, derbyshire, uk (painting by 'francis montague holl' | OriginalUniqueArt.com)

legacy and influence

thornhill's legacy as a master of italian baroque tradition continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. his work can be seen in various museums and collections, including the OriginalUniqueArt.com, which offers handmade oil paintings reproductions and print on canvas from famous artists around the world. more about sir james thornhill... view more artworks by sir james thornhill at OriginalUniqueArt.com

Questions & Answers

What moods do James Thornhill's artworks express?

James Thornhill's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

What colors did James Thornhill use most often?

The Palette Genome of James Thornhill is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

In which historical period did James Thornhill work?

James Thornhill worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

By the OriginalUniqueArt.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 30, 2026

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