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The Conflict between Satan and Death
Martin, John - Enlarge image
The Conflict between Satan and Death
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
London (published)
- Date:
1824 (published)
- Artist/Maker:
Martin, John (artist)
- Materials and Techniques:
Mezzotint
- Credit Line:
Bequeathed by Thomas Balston through Art Fund
- Museum number:
E.580-1968
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case EE, shelf 240
Physical description
Mezzotint, titled 'The Conflict between Satan and Death'. Signed and dated 'J.Martin 1824'. Proof, Imperial Quarto.
Place of Origin
London (published)
Date
1824 (published)
Artist/maker
Martin, John (artist)
Materials and Techniques
Mezzotint
Marks and inscriptions
'J.Martin 1824'
Signed and dated
Dimensions
Height: 19.8 cm average size, Width: 26.8 cm average size
Object history note
Another edition of these plates (Imperial Octavo) (T.B. Appendix 9, 4, D), published by S. Prowett, 1827, is in the Department of Prints and Drawings, E.532-555-1966.
Descriptive line
'The Conflict between Satan and Death'. Plate from 'The Paradise Lost of Milton, with illustrations designed and engraved by John Martin [1789-1854]', in two volumes, published by Septimus Prowett, London, 1827. Mezzotint.
Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1968 London: HMSO, 1969.
Techniques
Mezzotint
Subjects depicted
Biblical scenes
Categories
Prints
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
