Holman Hunt Collection

The Light of the World, c1851-1853. Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Light of the World, c1851-1853. From the collection of Keble College, Oxford. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn

The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Scene inspired by the Bible: a goat on the salty shore of the Dead Sea at Osdoom with the mountains of Edom in the distance

View from the terrace on a river landscape at night, 1875. Creator: William Holman Hunt
View from the terrace on a river landscape at night, 1875

The Light of the World, 1860. Creator: William Henry Simmons
The Light of the World, 1860

The Shadow of Death, 1878. Creator: Frederick Stacpoole
The Shadow of Death, 1878

The Day in the Country, 1865. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Day in the Country, 1865

Father's Leave-Taking, 1879. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Father's Leave-Taking, 1879

The Abundance of Egypt, 1857. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Abundance of Egypt, 1857

My Beautiful Lady (top); Of My Lady in Death (bottom), frontispiece to The Germ, No. 1, 1850

The Scapegoat, 1854-56, (1911). Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Scapegoat, 1854-56. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Creator: William Holman Hunt
May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Dawn on the first day of May: the choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford, are singing a hymn to the rising sun

Holman Hunt (b / w photo)
3627410 Holman Hunt (b/w photo) by Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge (Lewis Carroll) (1832-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holman Hunt)

William Holman Hunt, 1864. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
William Holman Hunt, 1864

Self-Portrait, 1845. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Self-Portrait, 1845

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, 1854-55. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, 1854-55

Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at 22 years of Age, 1883. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at 22 years of Age, 1883 In frame

Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1850-1851. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine Rescuing Sylvia From Proteus, 1850-1851

The Dead Sea from Siloam, 1861. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Dead Sea from Siloam, 1861

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple (cropped), 1854-1855, (1936). Mary and Jospeh find the young Christ in dialogue with the rabbis in the Temple of Jerusalem

Scene from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1851, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Scene from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1851, (c1902). After a painting in the Birmingham Museums Trust collection. Scene from Act V scene iv of Shakespeares play

Sketch for The Eve of St Agnes, c1847. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Sketch for The Eve of St Agnes, c1847. The Eve of St Agnes or The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry. The subject is taken from Keats poem of the same title

The Eve of St Agnes, 1848. Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Eve of St Agnes ; or The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry, 1848. A man and a woman prepare to leave a room where men lie drunk on the floor

William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Artist: Elliott & Fry
William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, and William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts

Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. John Ruskin, (1819-1900), English art critic. William Holman Hunt, (1827-1910), English painter

An etching in the Germ, 1904. Artist: William Holman Hunt
An etching in the Germ, 1904. William Holman Hunt was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A print from Social England, edited by HD Traill and JS Mann, volume VI

William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A lithograph from The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. A scene from Shakespeares play Two Gentlemen of Verona. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

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William Holman Hunt was a renowned British painter of the 19th century, known for his meticulous attention to detail and vivid storytelling in his artworks. One of his most famous pieces is "The Light of the World, " created between 1851-1853. In this painting, Hunt depicts Jesus Christ standing at a closed door, holding a lantern as he knocks gently, symbolizing the divine presence seeking entry into human hearts. Another notable work by Hunt is "The Hireling Shepherd" from 1851. This piece portrays a shepherd neglecting his flock while flirting with a young woman, highlighting themes of irresponsibility and moral corruption. "The Scapegoat, " painted in both 1854-56 and again in 1856, showcases an innocent goat burdened with sins being cast out into the wilderness. These paintings explore ideas of guilt and redemption. Hunt's fascination with religious subjects can also be seen in "The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple" (1854-55), which captures Mary and Joseph searching anxiously for their young son Jesus among scholars. In addition to religious themes, Hunt also ventured into portraiture. He captured Dante Gabriel Rossetti at age 22 (1883) and even painted self-portraits like one from 1845 that reveals his introspective nature. Hunt's love for nature is evident in works such as "May Morning on Magdalen Tower" (1888-1890), where he beautifully depicts Oxford's Magdalen College tower amidst blooming cherry blossoms during springtime. Throughout his career, William Holman Hunt left an indelible mark on art history through his masterful technique and thought-provoking narratives. His paintings continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their timeless beauty and profound messages.