John Martin Collection

A fantasy illustration of marine reptiles
The Sea-Dragons as they lived. Frontispiece by John Martin from The Book of the Great Sea-Dragons by Thomas Hawkins, 1840

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816. Creator: John Martin
Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon, 1816

Valley Tyne My Native Country Henshaw 1842 John Martin
The Valley of the Tyne, My Native Country near Henshaw, 1842. John Martin (British, 1789-1854). Watercolor, gouache and gum arabic with graphite underdrawing, sanding

Scene from Opera, n.d. Creator: John Martin
Scene from Opera, n.d. Attributed to John Martin

2014 TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Rolex 24 Hours Daytona
23-26 January, 2014, Daytona Beach, Florida USA #01, Ford, Riley DP, P, Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Jamie McMurray, Sage Karam and #9, Chevrolet, Corvette DP, P, Brian Frisselle, Burt Frisselle

Landscape (Possibly Richmond Park, London), 1839 (watercolour on paper)
7528564 Landscape (Possibly Richmond Park, London), 1839 (watercolour on paper) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 24x32.5 cm; Gallery Oldham

John Martin, 1789 -1854. English Romantic artist, engraver and illustrator
709472 John Martin, 1789 -1854. English Romantic artist, engraver and illustrator. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Anglaise, published 1867 (litho) by French School

Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast (First steel plate), June 1, 1826

Single-combed Dorking hen, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912870 Single-combed Dorking hen, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Single-combed Dorking hen, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by John Martin)

Rose-combed Dorking cock, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912873 Rose-combed Dorking cock, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Rose-combed Dorking cock, Gallus gallus domesticus, John Martins Champion)

Fantastic Oriental Landscape, n. d. Creator: John Martin
Fantastic Oriental Landscape, n.d

Landscape with a Ruined Castle, 1819. Creator: John Martin
Landscape with a Ruined Castle, 1819

Destruction of the Pharoahs Host, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

David Spareth Saul at Hachilah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The Fall of Man, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Man, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

The Creation, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Creation, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Moses and the Burning Bush, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833. Creator: John Martin
Moses and the Burning Bush, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

Psalm CXXXVII, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
Psalm CXXXVII, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Adam and Eve Hearing the Judgement of the Almighty, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Seventh Plague, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833. Creator: John Martin
Seventh Plague, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

The Expulsion, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Expulsion, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834. Creator: John Martin
Fall of the Walls of Jericho, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1834

The Covenant, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832. Creator: John Martin
The Covenant, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831. Creator: John Martin
The Deluge, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1831

Belshazzars Feast, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
Belshazzars Feast, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1832

The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
The Fall of Babylon, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Christ Tempted in the Wilderness, 1824. Creator: John Martin
Christ Tempted in the Wilderness, 1824

The Destroying Angel, 1833. Creator: John Martin
The Destroying Angel, 1833

Fall of Nineveh, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835. Creator: John Martin
Fall of Nineveh, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1835

Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833 / 34. Creator: John Martin
Moses Breaketh The Tables, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833/34

The Daughter of Pharoah Finding the Infant Moses, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

The Covenant, c. 1843. Creator: Unknown
The Covenant, c. 1843

The Flight into Egypt - When He Arose, He Took the Young Child and His Mother by Night
824266 The Flight into Egypt - When He Arose, He Took the Young Child and His Mother by Night, and Departed into Egypt.-Matthew II, 14, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Martin

Belshazzars Feast, 1820 (oil on canvas)
652134 Belshazzars Feast, 1820 (oil on canvas) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 160x249 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Belshazzars Feast. John Martin (1789-1854). Oil on canvas. Dated 1820

The Deluge, 1828 (mezzotint with etching)
1198426 The Deluge, 1828 (mezzotint with etching) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 60x80.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

View in Richmond Park, 1850 (oil on paper maroufle onto sunderland A board with cellofas)
5938145 View in Richmond Park, 1850 (oil on paper maroufleonto sunderland A board with cellofas) by Martin, John (1789-1854); 50.8x91.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

John Martin (engraving)
609977 John Martin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Martin; published 1 October 1822); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Macbeth, 1828. Creator: Thomas Goff Lupton
Macbeth, 1828

The Valley of the Tyne, My Native Country near Henshaw, 1842. Creator: John Martin (British)
The Valley of the Tyne, My Native Country near Henshaw, 1842. Panoramic landscapes in watercolour became an important source of income during Martins late career

Paradise Lost: The Creation of Light, 1824. Creator: John Martin (British, 1789-1854)
Paradise Lost: The Creation of Light, 1824

Ruins of an Ancient City, c. 1810 - 1820. Creator: John Martin (British, 1789-1854)
Ruins of an Ancient City, c. 1810 - 1820. The painting depicts an imagined scene of a ruined ancient city bathed in the nostalgic glow of twilight

Figures Seated by a Lake in a Wooded Landscape, 1820. Creator: John Martin (British, 1789-1854)
Figures Seated by a Lake in a Wooded Landscape, 1820. Before he became famous as a history painter, Martin earned a living by teaching and painting watercolours

John Martin-Harvey (1863-1944), English actor, early 20th century. Artist: London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co
John Martin-Harvey, English actor, early 20th century. Harvey is seen here in a production of A Cigarette Makers Romance

Sir John Martin-Harvey, British actor and theatre manager, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir John Martin-Harvey, British actor and theatre manager, 1926. Portrait of Martin-Harvey (1863-1934). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

Belshazzar Feast. John Martin Joseph Hogarth
Belshazzars Feast. After John Martin; Joseph Hogarth (English, active 1850s - 1860s); about 1856; Albumen silver print

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John Martin was an English Romantic artist, engraver, and illustrator who lived from 1789 to 1854. His artistic talent knew no bounds as he delved into various subjects, creating captivating illustrations that transported viewers into fantastical realms. One of his notable works is "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still upon Gibeon" painted in 1816. This masterpiece showcases Martin's ability to bring fantasy to life with a stunning illustration of marine reptiles. The scene is filled with awe-inspiring creatures that captivate the imagination and transport us to a world beyond our own. In another piece titled "The Destruction of Pharaoh's Host, " created in 1836, Martin combines watercolor, oil, and ink on paper to depict a dramatic biblical event. The intensity of this artwork leaves viewers breathless as they witness the chaos unfolding before their eyes. Martin's talent extended beyond mythical creatures and biblical scenes. He also showcased his skills in landscape paintings such as "Landscape with a Ruined Castle" from 1819. This painting captures the beauty of nature while evoking a sense of mystery through its ruined castle backdrop. Throughout his career, John Martin continued to push boundaries and explore new themes. From illustrating historical events like Belshazzar's Feast in June 1826 to capturing the elegance of poultry breeds like Single-combed Dorking hen and Rose-combed Dorking cock in chromolithographs from 1890 - there seemed to be no limit to his creativity. His work remains influential even today, inspiring artists across generations. Whether it be commanding celestial bodies or depicting ancient battles, John Martin left an indelible mark on art history through his vivid imagination and unparalleled skill.