John Martin
The Creation of Light, Book 7, Line 339

The Creation of Light, Book 7, Line 339

Public Domain

The Creation of Light, Book 7, Line 339
Photograph © The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston^
ArtistBritish, 1789–1854
AuthorEnglish, 1608–1674
PublisherLondon
CultureBritish
Titles
  • The Creation of Light, Book 7, Line 339
  • from the series Paradise Lost
Date1824–1827
Published inLondon, England
MediumMezzotint and roulette on wove paper
DimensionsPlate: 5 1/4 × 7 3/4 in. (13.3 × 19.7 cm)
 Sheet: 7 3/8 × 10 3/4 in. (18.7 × 27.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Romansky
Object number75.461.5
Not on view

Explore Further

Department
Prints and Drawings
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Alvin S. Romansky, Houston, by 1975; given to MFAH, 1975.
Catalogue raisonnéWees 65

Cataloguing data may change with further research.

If you have questions about this work of art or the MFAH Online Collection please contact us.

Satan and the Fallen Angels, Book 1, Line 314
John Martin
Satan and the Fallen Angels, Book 1, Line 314
1824–1827
Mezzotint and roulette on wove paper
75.461.9
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, Book 3, Line 301
John Martin
Satan Viewing the Ascent to Heaven, Book 3, Line 301
1824–1827
Mezzotint and roulette on wove paper
75.461.12
The Fall of the Rebel Angels
John Martin
The Fall of the Rebel Angels
1824–1827
Mezzotint and roulette with engraving on wove paper
75.461.14
Adam Hearing the Voice of the Almighty, Book 10, Line 108
John Martin
Adam Hearing the Voice of the Almighty, Book 10, Line 108
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.1
Heaven-the Rivers of Bliss ..., Book 11, Line 78
John Martin
Heaven-the Rivers of Bliss ..., Book 11, Line 78
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.4
Paradise--Adam and Eve--the Morning Hymn, Book 5, Line 136
John Martin
Paradise--Adam and Eve--the Morning Hymn, Book 5, Line 136
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.3
Pandemonium, Book 1, Line 710
John Martin
Pandemonium, Book 1, Line 710
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.2
Bridge of Chaos, Book 10, Lines 312 to 347
John Martin
Bridge of Chaos, Book 10, Lines 312 to 347
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.11
Approach of the Archangel Michael, Book 11, Line 226
John Martin
Approach of the Archangel Michael, Book 11, Line 226
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.10
Raphael Conversing with Adam and Eve, Book 5, Line 519
John Martin
Raphael Conversing with Adam and Eve, Book 5, Line 519
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.8
Satan Tempting Eve, Book 9, Line 780
John Martin
Satan Tempting Eve, Book 9, Line 780
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.7
The Angels Guarding Paradise at Night, Book 4, Line 886
John Martin
The Angels Guarding Paradise at Night, Book 4, Line 886
1824–1827
Mezzotint
75.461.6