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John Martin
AuthorBooks · Second hand1789-1854
John Martin was an English Romanticist painter, engraver, and illustrator. He was known for his typically vast and dramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public, with Thomas Lawrence referring to him as "the most popular painter of his day". He was also criticised by John Ruskin and other critics.
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About John Martin
Birth
1789
Death
1854
John Martin was an English Romanticist painter, engraver, and illustrator. He was known for his typically vast and dramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public, with Thomas Lawrence referring to him as "the most popular painter of his day". He was also criticised by John Ruskin and other critics.
John Martin was a versatile 19th-century British artist who excelled in both painting and architecture.
His masterpiece, Belshazzar's Feast, remains one of the most iconic examples of his dramatic and grand style.
Beyond the canvas, Martin explored writing, covering topics as diverse as self-help and historical fiction.
Born in Haydon Bridge, his artistic legacy spans over two hundred works exploring landscapes and religious scenes.
His creative ability allowed him to successfully transition between engraving, watercolor, and book illustration.
