John Martin's most famous painting is The Great Day of His Wrath (1851), in the Tate Britain, Londýn. With The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) and The Evening of the Deluge (1828), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 88 works by John Martin; the 88 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.
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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…
John Martin (1789-1854) stojí jako titan romantismu – umělec, který bojoval se sublime a vyjadřoval jeho úzkosti na plátně způsobem, který stále dnes rezonuje. Jeho monumentální výstava „Eve“ dokazuje tuto fascinaci—zastrašující obraz pokušení a božské odměny vytvořeno s pečlivou přesností a naplněno palpabilní emocemi.
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…
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…
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Plate from by John Martin is a work by the English Romantic painter, engraver, and illustrator John Martin. Born in Haydon Bridge, United Kingdom, on July 19, 1789,…
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In his 1815 painting, Moonlight - Chepstow Castle, John Martin presents a scene of profound serenity and soft illumination. The composition centers on a castle characterized by its…
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John Martin: Významný obraz „Země iguanodona“ John Martin (1789–1854) byl oslavovaný anglický romantický malíř, rytířský grafik a ilustrátor, jehož dramatické kompozice uchvátily viktoriánské publikum. Narodil se v Haydon…
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The Plains of Heaven is an oil on canvas painting by the English artist John Martin. Created around 1851, this work occupies a specific place within the artist's…
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In this oil on canvas, titled Repentance of Nineveh, the English Romantic Painter John Martin explores a moment of profound spiritual crisis. The work, measuring 35.6 x 41.6…
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## A Symphony of Terror: Exploring Romanticism’s Legacy in Pandemonium John Martin's "Landscape with a Ruined Castle," painted in 1841, stands as an undeniable emblem of Romantic art—a…
John Martin: A Master of Melodramatic Romanticism John Martin (1789–1854) stands as one of the towering figures of English Romantic painting, an artist whose dramatic compositions captivated Victorian…
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Plate from is an artwork by John Martin. The piece is held at Tate Britain, London. It is categorized within the Romanticism movement.
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This work, titled Plate from , is an artwork by the English artist John Martin. It is currently held within the collection at Tate Britain, London. The piece…
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The scene unfolds within the grand, chaotic atmosphere of a banquet hall in 1820. In this work, titled Belshazzar, the artist John Martin captures a pivotal moment of…
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The painting "Manfred and the Alpine Witch" by John Martin is a masterpiece of the Romantic era, created in 1837 using watercolor media. It is housed at the…
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Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion is an 1812 oil painting by John Martin. The work is based on a narrative from Tales of the Genii…
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The air thickens with the scent of ozone and impending ruin as a violent storm descends upon the ancient landscape of Egypt. High above the architectural silhouettes of…
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Armies of men march and battle along a rocky outcropping set among huge rock formations and massive buildings under a stormy sky in this horizontal landscape painting. The…
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To stand before John Martin’s monumental canvas, "The Eve of the Deluge," is not merely to observe a painting; it is to be swept into a profound moment…
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John Martin: Významný představitel romantické malby – „The Bard“ John Martin (1789–1854) byl oslavovaný anglický romantický malíř, rytířský grafik a ilustrátor, jehož dramatické kompozice uchvátily viktoriánské publikum. Narodil…
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A chaotic surge of water dominates the canvas, capturing the moment of cataclysmic destruction described in the Book of Genesis. The composition is defined by a violent, dynamic…
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8 muzea, v nichž je umístěno nejvíce obrazů z této stránky.
| Muzea | Město | Díla autora John Martin | Obrazy z tohoto seznamu |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 11 | Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden, Kensington Garden |
 Tate Britain |
Londýn | 8 | The Great Day of His Wrath, Plate from, The Last Judgement |
 Te Papa |
Wellington | 3 | Eve, Země iguanodona, Země iguanodona |
 Národní galerie Kanady |
Ottawa | 2 | Ancestor Worship, The Court of God: Paradise Lost (Book 3, Line 365) |
 Muzeum umění v Bostonu |
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 |
Londýn | 1 | The Evening of the Deluge |
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…
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…
John Martin: Významný obraz „Země iguanodona“ John Martin (1789–1854) byl oslavovaný anglický romantický malíř, rytířský grafik a ilustrátor, jehož dramatické kompozice uchvátily viktoriánské publikum. Narodil se v Haydon…
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…
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…
The Great Day of His Wrath (1851), Tate Britain, Londýn. Next come The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) and The Evening of the Deluge (1828).
62 years old: The Great Day of His Wrath dates from 1851 and John Martin was born in 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 a Belshazzar's Feast. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 88 works by John Martin, dated from 1812 to 1852.
Most of them are in Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), Tate Britain (Londýn) a Te Papa (Wellington). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1810s: 10 of the 88 works on this page date from then, among them Landscape with a Castle.
The earliest on this page is Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion (1812), the latest The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852).
Landscape (12), People (10) a Mountains (6), among the 88 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 12 of the 88 works on this page.
Romanticism, as the paintings on this page show.
Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden a Kensington Garden are among the 11 works on this page held by the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
John Martin (1789–1854) byl oslnivým anglickým romantickým malířem, rytcem a ilustrátorem, jehož dramatické kompozice zcela ovládly představivost viktoriánského publika. Narodil se 19. července 1789 v Haydon Bridge v Northumberlandu a svůj životní příběh vybudoval od skromných počátků až k pozici jednoho z nejpopulárnějších umělců své doby. Proslavil se především svými nesmírnými krajinami, které byly osídleny drobnými postavami a zachycovaly biblické scény i fantastické příběhy s neuvěřitelným smyslem pro měřítko a hlubokou emocí.
Martinův raný život byl spíše poznamenán praktickými řemesly než čistým uměním. Jako učeň u kočičníka v Newcastle upon Tyne se věnoval heraldické malbě – dovednost, která mu později vynesla pověst nepostradatelné pozornosti k detailu. V roce 1apo6 se přestěhoval do Londýna, kde se v devatenácti letech oženil a svou existenci si zajišťoval výukou kresby a zakázkami na akvarely či dekorativní malbu na porcelán a sklo. Toto období neustále pilovalo jeho technické schopnosti a umožnilo mu experimentovat s různými uměleckými prostředky. Jeho raná díla již v sobě nesly zárodky fascinace dramatickým světlem a kompozicí, což se později stalo jeho nezaměnitelným podpisem.
Martinův specifický styl je definován monumentálním měřítkem, melodramatickou intenzitou a precizní detailností. Často se uchýlil k biblickým tématům, jako jsou Zničení Sodomy a Gomory či Belšazarova hostina, a s teatrálním citem, který hluboce rezonoval u diváků, dokázal přivolat pocit posvátného děsu. Jeho krajiny, například Kostel Harnham u Salisbury, zase projevovaly schopnost zachytit klid venkovských scén, aniž by ztratily svou vnitřní velkolepost. Mezi jeho klíčová díla, která demonstrují jeho uměleckou sílu, patří:
Během svého života dosáhl John Martin značného uznání. Walter Sickert jej v roce 1821 označil za „nejpopulárnějšího malíře své doby“ a on sám obdržel zlatou medaili od ruského cara Nikolaje I. Za svůj přínos byl även vyznamenán řádem Leopolda od knížete Leopolda ze Saxe-Coburgu a Gotha, čímž se stal oficiálním historickým malířem knížete. Jeho díla byla vystavována v National Gallery i v Tate Gallery, což upevnilo jeho postavení v britské umělecké hierarchii.
Ačkoliv po jeho smrti 17. února 1854 nastalo období relativního zapomnění, Martinovo dílo dnes zažívá renesanci obdivu. Jeho malby jsou oceňovány pro svou jedinečnou směs romantického dramatu, preciznosti a imaginativní šíře. Jeho vliv je patrný i u pozdějších umělců, například u Jamese Francise Danbyho, který byl Martinovými dramatickými krajinami hluboce inspirován. John Martin tak zůstává klíčovou postavou britské dějin umění, oslavovanou pro svou schopnost přenést diváka do epických světů plných jak vznešené krásy, tak děsivé síly.
