Samuel John Stump: A Miniature Master of Victorian England Samuel John Stump (c. 1779 – 1863) was an English painter who carved out a distinctive niche in the artistic landscape of Victorian Britain, primarily celebrated for his exquisite miniature portraits and serene landscapes imbued with biblical themes. Born at Corsham, Wiltshire, Stump’s life unfolded amidst the burgeoning artistic fervor of his era, shaping him into one of its…