John Martin (Heydon Bridge, Northumberland 1789-1854 Douglas, Isle of Man)

'Christ feedeth five thousand'

Details

John Martin (Heydon Bridge, Northumberland 1789-1854 Douglas, Isle of Man)
'Christ feedeth five thousand'
signed with initials and dated 'J.M. 1835' (lower right)
pencil, pen and grey ink and grey wash, with scratching out
3½ x 5? in. (8.8 x 13.7 cm.)

Provenance

Mrs Charlotte Frank.
Sir David Scott, 1965.
Sir David and Lady Scott Collection; Sotheby's, London, 9 July 2009,
lot 105.

Engraved

Engraved by C. Gray for Illustrations to the New Testament, John, 6:2.

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Lot Essay

In 1835 Martin and Westall worked on Illustrations to the Bible which was published by Edward Churton. Martin contributed 48 monochrome drawings for reproduction as wood engravings for the publication. Following the success of this publication, in 1836 Churton published Illustrations to the New Testament. Martin contributed 24 designs for this, including the present watercolour.

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