Caldwall Collection

The oblique-leaved Begonia, engraved by Caldwall after Philip Reinagle, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807

The Pontic Rhododendron, engraved by Caldwall after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1802

Portrait of the organist and composer Paolo Agostini (1539-1629), . Creator: Caldwall, James (1739-1819)
Portrait of the organist and composer Paolo Agostini (1539-1629). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Cristóbal de Morales. From: Osservazioni per ben regolare il coro de
Portrait of the Composer Cristobal de Morales. From: Osservazioni per ben regolare il coro de i cantori della Cappella Pontifici, 1711. Private Collection

The Reverend Thomas Doolittle M. A. (c1775). Creator: James Caldwall
The Reverend Thomas Doolittle M.A. (c1775). Portrait of Thomas Doolittle (1632?-1707), English nonconformist minister, tutor and author. Doolittle was minister at St

The Cotillion Dance, 1771. Private Collection

A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. Artist: James Caldwall
A macarony alderman and his rib, c1770. A fat alderman with an elaborate wig strolls with a woman, presumably his wife, as in the Biblical creation of Eve from Adams rib

Edward I of England, (1788). Artist: J Caldwall
Edward I of England, (1788). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307

The Plague of Rain and Hail, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, c1759-c1789. Artist: James Caldwall
The Plague of Rain and Hail, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt, c1759-c1789. From the Bible (Exodus 9.18). After the French designer and engraver Clement Pierre Marillier (1740-1808)

The Narrow-leaved Kalmia, engraved by Caldwall after Philip Reinagle, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807

The Nodding Renealmia, engraved by Caldwall after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1801

A Group of Carnations, engraved by Caldwall after Henderson, in a book entitled The Temple of Flora by Dr Robert John Thornton (1768-1837). The book was published between 1799 and 1807. Date: 1803

The Plague of Rain and Hail, one of the Seven Plagues of Egypt. Bible Exodus 9.18. Engraving by English designer and engraver James Caldwall (1739-c1789)

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The Blue Passion-Flower (Passiflora caerulea L. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The Blue Passion-Flower (Passiflora caerulea L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: RHODODENDRON. The Pontic Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L. )
THORNTON: RHODODENDRON. The Pontic Rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: SHELL GINGER. The Nodding Renealmia, or shell ginger (Alpinia zerumbet). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

THORNTON: INDIAN REED. Indian Reed (Canna indica L. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for
THORNTON: INDIAN REED. Indian Reed (Canna indica L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, 1804

THORNTON: BEGONIA. The Oblique-Leaved Begonia (Begonia minor Jacq. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip
THORNTON: BEGONIA. The Oblique-Leaved Begonia (Begonia minor Jacq.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Philip Reinagle for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, 1800

THORNTON: CARNATIONS. A group of carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L. ). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by
THORNTON: CARNATIONS. A group of carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus L.). Engraving by Caldwall after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora, by Robert John Thornton, 1803

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James Caldwall, a versatile artist and creator, left his mark on various subjects throughout history. From capturing the delicate beauty of nature in the oblique-leaved Begonia and the Pontic Rhododendron to depicting historical figures like Edward I of England, Caldwall's artistry knew no bounds. Intriguingly, he even ventured into portraying social scenes such as The Cotillion Dance in 1771 and humorously depicted a macarony alderman and his rib around 1770. His attention to detail brought these moments to life, showcasing his ability to capture both elegance and whimsy. Caldwall's talent extended beyond paintings; he also engraved biblical scenes like The Plague of Rain and Hail from the Seven Plagues of Egypt series. This portrayal exemplifies his skill in conveying dramatic events with precision. His botanical illustrations were equally remarkable. With an eye for detail, Caldwall beautifully rendered plants such as the Narrow-leaved Kalmia, Nodding Renealmia, and a Group of Carnations. These works showcased not only his artistic prowess but also served as valuable references for botanists studying plant species during that era. One notable collaboration was with British botanist Robert John Thornton for The Temple of Flora project in 1800. Caldwall's engraving skills breathed life into Philip Reinagle's painting of the Blue Passion-Flower (Passiflora caerulea L. ), adding depth to Thornton's botanical masterpiece. Through his diverse body of work spanning different genres and subjects, James Caldwall left an indelible mark on art history.