Cj Greenwood Collection

Interior view of the Church of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850. Artist
Interior view of the Church of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850

Church of of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
Church of of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850. View with cows and figures in the foreground

Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
Holy Trinity Church, Clapham, London, c1850. View with figures, horses and carriages

North view of the Church of St James, Clapham, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
North view of the Church of St James, Clapham, London, c1850

All Saints Church, Wandsworth, London, 1848. Artist: I Shaw
All Saints Church, Wandsworth, London, 1848. View with figures in the street, including three on horseback

The Church of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
The Church of St John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, c1850

St Barnabas Church, Homerton, Hackney, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
St Barnabas Church, Homerton, Hackney, London, c1850

Interior view of St Barnabas Church, Homerton, Hackney, London, c1850

St Philips Church, Dalston, Hackney, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
St Philips Church, Dalston, Hackney, London, c1850

St James, West Hackney, Stoke Newington Road, London, c1860
View of the Parish Church of West Hackney, London, c1860. West Hackney Church, on the east side of Stoke Newington Road, was one of nine churches, built with money from the Portuguese government

The Union Chapel, Islington, London, c1850. Artist: CJ Greenwood
The Union Chapel, Islington, London, c1850

Mare Street, Hackney, London, c1845. Artist: CJ Greenwood
Mare Street, Hackney, London, c1845. Pedestrians and horse drawn vehicles in Mare Street, with a steam train passing over the railway bridge

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CJ Greenwood: Capturing the Serenity of London's Churches Step into the past with CJ Greenwood, a talented artist who beautifully depicted some of London's most iconic churches in the mid-19th century. In his works, he captured not only the architectural grandeur but also the spiritual essence that emanated from these sacred spaces. One such masterpiece is an interior view of the Church of St John of Jerusalem in Hackney, London. Painted around 1850, Greenwood skillfully portrayed the intricate details and delicate lighting within this holy sanctuary. The viewer can almost feel a sense of tranquility wash over them as they gaze upon this ethereal scene. Greenwood's talent extended beyond St John's Church; he also immortalized other notable places of worship across London. Holy Trinity Church in Clapham and All Saints Church in Wandsworth were among his subjects. With each stroke of his brush, he brought to life their unique features and distinctive atmospheres. The North view of St James' Church in Clapham is another testament to Greenwood's artistic prowess. This piece showcases not only his technical skills but also his ability to capture the character and charm inherent in every structure he painted. St Barnabas Church in Homerton was yet another inspiration for Greenwood. Both its exterior and interior views provided him with ample material to create captivating artworks that transport viewers back to c1850s Hackney. Moving on from Hackney, we find ourselves admiring St Philips Church in Dalston—a stunning portrayal by none other than CJ Greenwood himself. His attention to detail shines through once again as he captures both the physical beauty and spiritual significance embedded within this place of worship. West Hackney's St James church on Stoke Newington Road became another subject for Greenwood around 1860—an exquisite representation that showcases his evolving style while maintaining a consistent level of excellence throughout all his works. Not limited solely to churches, it also ventured into other architectural wonders.