John Martin's mest berømte maleri er The Great Day of His Wrath (1851) i Tate Britain, London. Sammen med The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) og The Evening of the Deluge (1828) udgør de de tre værker, som alle kender. Vores katalog indeholder 88 værker af John Martin; de 88 nedenfor er dem, som verden ser mest på, hver med årstal, det museum der opbevarer det, og hvorfor det er betydningsfuldt.
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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) står som en titan af romantikken, en kunstner der kæmpede med det sublime og kanaliserede dets angst ud på lærredet på måder, der fortsat resonerer i dag. Hans monumentale tryk, ’Eve’, exemplificerer denne bekymring – en skræmmende gengivelse af lokkemad og guddommelig hævn udført med præcision og fyldt med nærværende følelse.
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 is an oil on canvas painting by the English artist John Martin. Created around 1851, this religious work occupies a specific place within the…
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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…
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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 og Iguanodonens Landskab – Et Brydningspunkt i Romantikken John Martin (1789-1854) var en ærefuld engelsk romantisk maler, graver og illustrator hvis dramatiske kompositioner fængslede det viktorianske…
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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 og "Landskabet ved Iguandon" – Et møde mellem Romantikken og Videnskaben John Martin (1789-1854) var en dansk romantisk maler, graver og illustrator, hvis dramatiske kompositioner fængslede…
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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 og "The Bard": Et Dramatisk Udtryk for Romantikken John Martin (1789-1854) var en ærefuld engelsk romantisk maler, graver og illustrator hvis dramatiske kompositioner fængslede det viktorianske…
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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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De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af John Martin | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 11 | Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden, Kensington Garden |
 Tate Britain |
London | 8 | The Great Day of His Wrath, Plate from, The Last Judgement |
 Te Papa |
Wellington | 3 | Eve, Iguanodonenes Land, Landskabet ved iguanodonen |
 National Gallery of Canada |
Ottawa | 2 | Ancestor Worship, The Court of God: Paradise Lost (Book 3, Line 365) |
 Museum of Fine Arts |
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 |
London | 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 og Iguanodonens Landskab – Et Brydningspunkt i Romantikken John Martin (1789-1854) var en ærefuld engelsk romantisk maler, graver og illustrator hvis dramatiske kompositioner fængslede det viktorianske…
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, London. Derefter følger The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852) og The Evening of the Deluge (1828).
62 år gammel: The Great Day of His Wrath er fra 1851, og John Martin blev født i 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 og Belshazzar's Feast. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.
Vores katalog indeholder 88 værker af John Martin, dateret fra 1812 til 1852.
De fleste af dem findes i Yale Center for British Art (New Haven), Tate Britain (London) og Te Papa (Wellington). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1810s: 10 af de 88 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Landscape with a Castle.
Det tidligste på denne side er Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion (1812), det seneste The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah (1852).
People (12), Landscape (11) og Mountains (7), blandt de 88 værker på denne side.
Oil On Canvas: 14 ud af de 88 værker på denne side.
Romantic drama, som malerierne på denne side viser.
Landscape with a Castle, Kensington Garden og Kensington Garden er blandt de 11 værker på denne side, som er i Yale Center for British Art, New Haven's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
John Martin (1789-1854) var en berømt engelsk romantisk maler, graver og illustrator, hvis dramatiske kompositioner fangede det victorianske publikums hjerter. Han blev født i Haydon Bridge, Northumberland, den 19. juli 1789, og steg fra ydmyge kår til at blive en af sin tids mest populære kunstnere. Han opnåede berømmelse for sine enorme landskaber, befolket af mikroskopiske figurer, der skildrede bibelske scener og fantastiske fortællende verdener med en overvældende følelse af skala og emotionel dybde.
Martins tidlige liv var præget af praktiske sysler. Han blev lærling hos en vognbygger i Newcastle upon Tyne, hvor han lærte heraldisk maleri – en færdighed, der senere ville præge hans møjsommelige sans for detaljen. I 1806 flyttede han til London, hvor han blev gift som nittenårig og forsørgede sig selv gennem tegnetimer samt bestillingsarbejde med akvareller og dekorative opgaver på porcelæn og glas. Denne periode sleb hans tekniske evner og gav ham mulighed for at udforske forskellige kunstneriske medier. Hans tidlige værker udviser en spirende interesse for dramatisk lyssætning og komposition, hvilket varslede hans senere signaturstil.
Martins særprægede stil er kendetegnet ved sin monumentale skala, melodramatiske intensitet og minutiøse detaljerigdom. Han skildrede ofte bibelske motiver, såsom Sodoms og Gomorras ødelæggelse og Belshazzars gæstebud, med en teatralsk flair, der resonerede dybt hos beskueren. Hans landskaber, som f.eks. Harnham Church, nær Salisbury, demonstrerede hans evne til at indfange fredfyldte landscener på landet, samtidig med at han bevarede en følelse af storhed. Blandt de centrale værker, der udstiller hans kunstneriske formåen, findes:
John Martin opnåede betydelig anerkendelse i sin levetid. I 1821 blev han af Walter Sickert omtalt som "sin tids mest populære maler", og han modtog en guldmedalje fra den russiske zar Nikolaj 1. Han blev desuden tildelt Legionsorden af prins Leopold af Saxe-Coburg og Gotha og blev den officielle historiemaler for prinsen. Hans værker blev udstillet i både National Gallery og Tate Gallery, hvilket cementerede hans plads i det britiske kunstetablissement.
På trods af en periode med relativ glemsel efter sin død den 17. februar 1854, har Martins værk oplevet en genopdagelse og fornyet værdsættelse. I dag anerkendes hans malerier for deres unikke blanding af romantisk drama, minutiøs detalje og fantasifuld rækkevidde. Hans indflydelse kan ses i værkerne hos senere kunstnere, herunder James Francis Danby, der lod sig inspirere af Martins dramatiske landskaber. John Martin forbliver en vigtig skikkelse i britisk kunsthistorie, hyldet for sin evne til at transportere beskueren til episke verdener fyldt med både ærefrygtindgydende skønhed og rædselsvækkende magt.
