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De todas as obras originais deixadas por John Martin, a mais famosa é The Great Day of His Wrath (1851), da coleção do Tate Britain, em Londres. Logo atrás vêm The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) e The Evening of the Deluge (1828). Nosso catálogo contém 88 obras de John Martin; a galeria preservou as 88 que o mundo mais admira, cada uma exibida com sua data, seu museu e sua história.
In the heart of the nineteenth century, few images could stir the Victorian soul with as much terror and awe as John Martin’s The Great Day of His Wrath. This monumental oil on canvas is not merely a painting; it is a visceral experience of the sublime. As the eye wanders across the vast, turbulent landscape, one is immediately struck by the sheer scale of destruction. The scene captures the…
The heavens do not merely darken; they fracture. A massive, swirling vortex of fiery clouds dominates the upper reaches of the canvas, a celestial furnace that seems to swallow the very air. Light does not fall from above in a gentle glow but erupts from the center of a cosmic explosion. It is a violent, directional radiance that carves the landscape into jagged silhouettes of deep black and shadowy blue.…
To stand before John Martin's monumental vision, The Evening of the Deluge, is not merely to observe a painting; it is to be submerged within an epochal moment of divine wrath and human fragility. Created in 1828, this work transcends simple depiction, becoming instead a profound meditation on humanity’s place against the overwhelming power of nature. Martin, a master chronicler of the sublime, utilized his immense scale—a staggering 597 x…
A Tempestuous Vision of Faith: Examining John Martin’s ‘Eve’ John Martin (1789-1854) stands as a titan amongst Romantic painters, his canvases exploding with dramatic fervor and capturing the sublime terror that defined the era. His masterpiece, ‘Eve,’ etched in monochrome printmaking – specifically engraving – transcends mere depiction; it embodies the very spirit of Romantic idealism, presenting a visceral confrontation between divine judgment and human transgression. This print isn’t simply…
The canvas bears the title Great Day of His Wrath. It is a work by the English romantic painter John Martin. Created in 1851, the painting captures a moment of profound upheaval. It exists as a single movement within a larger triptych of judgement pictures. This series draws its heavy inspiration from the Book of Revelation.
John Martin's "Destruction of Tyre," completed in 1840, is not merely a depiction of a historical event; it is a visceral embodiment of Romanticism’s fascination with the sublime – that overwhelming feeling of awe and terror inspired by nature’s power. Measuring an imposing 95 x 838 cm, this oil on canvas transports the viewer directly into the heart of apocalyptic chaos. The scene, based on the biblical account in 2…
The scene unfolds through the vision of Satan in Council, a dramatic work by the English romantic painter John Martin. This composition captures a moment of intense celestial and infernal tension, pulling the viewer into a realm of shadow and light. The work is also recognized by the title Satan presiding at the Infernal Council, a name that speaks to the heavy authority commanding the assembly. It exists as a…
The Sublime Terror of the Infernal Capital In the annals of Romanticism, few images command the eye with such overwhelming dread and grandeur as John Martin’s Pandemonium. Painted in 1841, this oil on canvas is not merely a depiction of a scene; it is an immersive descent into the heart of cosmic chaos. The viewer is immediately confronted by the sheer, terrifying scale of Hell’s capital, where the architecture of…
The heavens fracture as the destruction of Babylon unfolds in this dramatic vision by John Martin. The scene captures a terrifying Old Testament biblical narrative, where the once-mighty city faces its ultimate end. Chaos reigns as the landscape is swallowed by upheaval, reflecting a moment of divine judgment that feels immediate and overwhelming. The scale of the catastrophe looms large, turning the sprawling cityscape into a site of profound human…
The scene unfolds within a vast, architectural interior where a long dining table occupies the central space. Around this table, fourteen figures are positioned in various states of repose and movement. Some individuals sit in chairs, while others kneel or stand near the edges of the gathering. The table is laden with food and drink, set against a backdrop of grand, structural elements. Above the assembly, a clock hangs upon…
The Plains of Heaven
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The Great Day of His Wrath
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Satan Arousing the Fallen Angels, Book 1, line 314, from John Milton, Paradise Lost1824
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The Last Man1849 · Walker Art Gallery
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Landscape with a Castle1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Plate fromTate Britain
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Ancestor Worship1964 · Galeria Nacional do Canadá
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Moonlight - Chepstow Castle1815 · Art Gallery of South Australia
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O país dos Iguanodontes1837 · Te Papa
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Sadak in Search of the Waters of OblivionMuseu de Belas Artes de Boston
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Kensington Garden1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Kensington Garden1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Kensington Gardens1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Landscape, Possibly the Isle of Wight or Richmond Hill1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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Hyde Park1815 · Yale Center for British Art
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The Court of God: Paradise Lost (Book 3, Line 365)1824 · Galeria Nacional do Canadá
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Diogenes Throwing Away His Cup1833
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Alpheus and Arethusa1832
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The Deluge1834
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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still1840 · Yale Center for British Art
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The Assuaging of the Waters1840 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
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Twilight in the woodlands1850 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Landscape: View in Richmond Park1850 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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The Last Judgement (study)1851 · Yale Center for British Art
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Christ Stilleth the Tempest1852 · York Art Gallery
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F shaw brothers tannery maineBavarian State Painting Collections
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Paradise Lost. Adam and Eve Driven out of Paradise
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Seventh Plague
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Gleaners in the Wheat Field
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The Last JudgementTate Britain
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The Isle of Man
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The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah
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The Valley of the Tyne, My Native Country, near Henshaw
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Destruction of Pharaoh's Host
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The Covenant
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Figures Seated by a Lake in a Wooded Landscape
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Psalm CXXVII (by the Waters of Babylon)
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Moses Breaketh the Tables
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A Man Playing a Harp with other Figures beside a Lake
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Ruins of an Ancient CityCleveland Museum of Art
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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon
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Landscape with a Ruined Castle
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Edwin and Angelina (also known as The Hermit)
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The Plains of Heaven1851 · Tate Britain
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Repentance of Nineveh1840 · Yale University Art Gallery
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Pandemonium - John Martin2026
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O país do Iguanodão1837 · Te Papa
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Plate fromTate Britain
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Plate fromTate Britain
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Fall of the Rebel AngelsHarvard Art Museums
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Paradise Lost. The Creation of Light
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Flood at night
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David Spareth Saul at Hachilah
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Fall of the Walls of Jericho
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Fantastic Oriental Landscape
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Fall of the Rebel Angels
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Christ's glorious coming
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The Assuaging of the Waters
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Creation of Light
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View on the River Wye, Looking towards Chepstow
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Joshua commanding the Sun to stand still
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Eve's Dream - Satan aroused
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The Fallen Angels Entering Pandemonium, from Paradise LostTate Britain
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View of Dolbadern Castle, North Wales
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A Country Graveyard, Possibly Bunhill Fields, Finsbury, A Wooded Landscape Beyond
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Belshazzar1820 · Yale Center for British Art
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Manfred and the Alpine Witch1837 · Whitworth Art Gallery
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Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion1812 · Saint Louis Art Museum
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Seventh Plague of EgyptMuseu de Belas Artes de Boston
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The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum1822
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Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon1816 · National Gallery of Art
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The Eve of the Deluge1840 · Royal Collection
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Manfred on the Jungfrau1837 · Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
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The Celestial City and the River of Bliss1841
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Macbeth
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The Coronation of Queen VictoriaTate Britain
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O Bard1817 · Yale Center for British Art
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The Deluge1834 · Yale Center for British Art
Os quatro temas que mais se repetem nestas obras originais, cada um com o seu melhor exemplo.
Os 8 museus que detêm a maioria das pinturas desta página.
| Museu | Cidade | Obras de John Martin | Pinturas desta lista |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 11 | Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden, Kensington Garden |
 Tate Britain |
Londres | 8 | The Great Day of His Wrath, Plate from, The Last Judgement |
 Te Papa |
Wellington | 3 | Eve, O país dos Iguanodontes, O país do Iguanodão |
 Galeria Nacional do Canadá |
Ottawa | 2 | Ancestor Worship, The Court of God: Paradise Lost (Book 3, Line 365) |
 Museu de Belas Artes de Boston |
Boston | 2 | Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion, Seventh Plague of Egypt |
 Fitzwilliam Museum |
2 | Twilight in the woodlands, Landscape: View in Richmond Park | |
 Laing Art Gallery |
Newcastle upon Tyne | 1 | The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah |
 Victoria and Albert Museum |
Londres | 1 | The Evening of the Deluge |
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A distant castle perches atop a jagged hill, silhouetted against a turbulent sky. The composition relies on heavy, dark foreground elements that direct the eye toward a luminous middle ground. Earthy tones of deep brown, ochre, and forest green dominate the terrain, while a dramatic sky of slate grey and pale yellow breaks through the clouds. Light emanates from behind the cloud cover, casting a sharp spotlight effect across the…
To stand before John Martin's monumental vision, The Evening of the Deluge, is not merely to observe a painting; it is to be submerged within an epochal moment of divine wrath and human fragility. Created in 1828, this work transcends simple depiction, becoming instead a profound meditation on humanity’s place against the overwhelming power of nature. Martin, a master chronicler of the sublime, utilized his immense scale—a staggering 597 x…
Uma Jornada Épica para Além do Tempo: John Martin e "O País do Iguanodonte" John Martin (1789-1854) foi um pintor romântico inglês celebrado, gravador e ilustrador cuja composição dramática cativou o público victoriano. Nasceu em Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, em 19 de julho de 1789, e ascendeu de origens humildes para se tornar um dos artistas mais populares da época, conhecido por seus paisagens vastas habitadas por figuras diminutas e representando…
John Martin's "Destruction of Tyre," completed in 1840, is not merely a depiction of a historical event; it is a visceral embodiment of Romanticism’s fascination with the sublime – that overwhelming feeling of awe and terror inspired by nature’s power. Measuring an imposing 95 x 838 cm, this oil on canvas transports the viewer directly into the heart of apocalyptic chaos. The scene, based on the biblical account in 2…
In the heart of the nineteenth century, few images could stir the Victorian soul with as much terror and awe as John Martin’s The Great Day of His Wrath. This monumental oil on canvas is not merely a painting; it is a visceral experience of the sublime. As the eye wanders across the vast, turbulent landscape, one is immediately struck by the sheer scale of destruction. The scene captures the…
The Great Day of His Wrath (1851), Tate Britain, Londres. The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) e The Evening of the Deluge (1828) vêm a seguir.
62 anos: The Great Day of His Wrath data de 1851, e John Martin nasceu em 1789.
The Great Day of His Wrath, The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah, The Evening of the Deluge, Eve, Great Day of His Wrath, Destruction of Tyre, Satan in Council, Pandemonium, Fall of Babylon e Belshazzar's Feast. O ranking acima apresenta o ano e o museu de cada uma.
Nosso catálogo contém 88 obras de John Martin, datadas de 1812 a 1852.
Principalmente em Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), Tate Britain (Londres) e Te Papa (Wellington). A tabela de museus acima lista todos eles.
Em 1810s: 10 das 88 obras nesta página foram feitas então, sendo Landscape with a Castle delas.
Nesta página, a mais antiga é Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion (1812) e a mais recente é The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852).
People (13), Landscape (12) e Mountains (8), entre as 88 obras nesta página.
Oil On Canvas, para 15 das 88 obras nesta página.
Romanticism, a julgar pelos originais nesta página.
Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden e Kensington Garden: o Yale Center for British Art, New Haven detém 11 das obras desta página.
Sim, como uma reprodução: a obra original permanece no seu museu, mas qualquer pintura desta página pode ser pintada à mão para você, feita sob encomenda uma a uma, a partir da própria página da pintura.
John Martin (1789-1854) foi um célebre pintor, gravador e ilustrador romântico inglês, cujas composições dramáticas cativaram o público vitoriano. Nascido em Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, em 19 de julho de 1789, ele ascendeu de origens humildes para se tornar um dos artistas mais populares de sua época, sendo renomado por suas vastas paisagens povoadas por figuras minúsculas e por retratar cenas bíblicas e narrativas fantásticas com um poderoso senso de escala e emoção.
A juventude de Martin foi marcada por ocupações práticas. Ele foi aprendiz de um construtor de carruagens em Newcastle upon Tyne, onde aprendeu a pintura heráldica – uma habilidade que mais tarde fundamentaria sua meticulosa atenção aos detalhes. Em 1806, mudou-se para Londres, casando-se aos dezenove anos e sustentando-se por meio de aulas de desenho e encomendas de aquarelas e trabalhos decorativos em porcelana e vidro. Este período refinou suas habilidades técnicas ao mesmo tempo que lhe permitiu explorar diversos meios artísticos. Suas obras iniciais revelam um interesse crescente pela iluminação dramática e pela composição, prenunciando o estilo que se tornaria sua marca registrada.
O estilo distinto de Martin é caracterizado por sua escala grandiosa, intensidade melodramática e detalhamento meticuloso. Ele frequentemente retratava temas bíblicos, como The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah e Belshazzar’s Feast, com um toque teatral que ressoava profundamente com o público. Suas paisagens, como Harnham Church, near Salisbury, demonstravam sua capacidade de capturar cenas serenas do campo enquanto mantinham um senso de grandeza. Entre as obras fundamentais que exibem sua destreza artística, destacam-se:
John Martin alcançou um reconhecimento considerável durante sua vida. Ele foi referido como "o pintor mais popular de seu tempo" por Walter Sickert em 1821 e recebeu uma medalha de ouro do Czar russo Nicolau I. Foi condecorado com a Ordem de Leopoldo pelo Príncipe Leopoldo de Saxe-Coburgo-Gotha, tornando-se o pintor histórico oficial do Príncipe Leopoldo. Suas obras foram exibidas tanto na National Gallery quanto na Tate Gallery, consolidando seu lugar no estabelecimento artístico britânico.
Apesar de um período de relativo obscurantismo após sua morte, em 17 de fevereiro de 1854, a obra de Martin experimentou um ressurgimento em apreciação. Hoje, suas pinturas são reconhecidas por sua mistura única de drama romântico, detalhe meticuloso e amplitude imaginativa. Sua influência pode ser vista nas obras de artistas posteriores, incluindo James Francis Danby, que foi inspirado pelas paisagens dramáticas de Martin. John Martin permanece como uma figura importante na história da arte britânica, celebrado por sua capacidade de transportar os espectadores para mundos épicos, repletos tanto de uma beleza inspiradora quanto de um poder aterrador.
