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James Thornhill

1675/1676–1734

(b Woolland or Weymouth, Dorset, ?(25 July) 1675 [or perhaps 1676]; d Thornhill House, nr. Stalbridge, Dorset, 4 May 1734). English decorative painter. He was the only native painter to challenge the foreign decorative artists who worked in England during the period in the late 17th and early 18th century when there was a vogue for wall and ceiling paintings in the Baroque manner.

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The Birth of Venus, and the Gods of Olympus James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Birth of Venus, and the Gods of Olympus Victoria and Albert Museum
Ezechiel Spanheim (1629–1710), Numismatist, Philologian and Diplomat 1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Ezechiel Spanheim (1629–1710), Numismatist, Philologian and Diplomat 1710 Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Isaac Newton (1642–1727), Fellow, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician 1710/1711 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Isaac Newton (1642–1727), Fellow, Natural Philosopher and Mathematician 1710/1711 Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Venus and Adonis c.18th C James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Venus and Adonis c.18th C English Heritage, Eltham Palace
Charles Butler (1671–1758), 1st Earl of Arran 1727 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Charles Butler (1671–1758), 1st Earl of Arran 1727 Examination Schools, University of Oxford
Aeneas before Dido, and Venus Supplicating Jupiter c.1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Aeneas before Dido, and Venus Supplicating Jupiter c.1720 Victoria and Albert Museum
William and Mary Presenting the Cap of Liberty to Europe c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

William and Mary Presenting the Cap of Liberty to Europe c.1710 Victoria and Albert Museum
Richard Bentley (1662–1742), Master (1700–1742), Philologist and Classical Scholar 1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Richard Bentley (1662–1742), Master (1700–1742), Philologist and Classical Scholar 1710 Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Joseph and His Brethren: The Discovery of the Cup c.18th C James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Joseph and His Brethren: The Discovery of the Cup c.18th C English Heritage, Eltham Palace
Allegorical Figures: Clemency, Prudence and Justice with Pallas, Heroic Poetry, Liberty, Discretion, History and Mercury c.1718 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Allegorical Figures: Clemency, Prudence and Justice with Pallas, Heroic Poetry, Liberty, Discretion, History and Mercury c.1718 Victoria and Albert Museum
Allegorical Figures: Britannia Enthroned, Surrounded by Concord, Learning and Religion Overcoming Vice c.1718 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Allegorical Figures: Britannia Enthroned, Surrounded by Concord, Learning and Religion Overcoming Vice c.1718 Victoria and Albert Museum
Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) 1712 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) 1712 National Trust, Woolsthorpe Manor
Modello for a Mural: Psyche Obtaining the Jar of Forgetfulness from Pluto in Hades James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Modello for a Mural: Psyche Obtaining the Jar of Forgetfulness from Pluto in Hades National Trust, Hinton Ampner
Saint Peter Healing the Lame James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Peter Healing the Lame Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Saint Paul Disputing James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Paul Disputing Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Design for Staircase Decoration – Mythological Scene James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Design for Staircase Decoration – Mythological Scene The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Saint Paul Preaching at Athens c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Paul Preaching at Athens c.1710 St Paul's Cathedral
The Judgement of Paris c.1704–1705 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Judgement of Paris c.1704–1705 Government Art Collection
Sir Richard Steele (1672–1729), Essayist James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sir Richard Steele (1672–1729), Essayist Government Art Collection
The Apotheosis of Apollo James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Apotheosis of Apollo Government Art Collection
Old Chapel Reredos, Section 2 – Bishop Chichele Kneeling James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Old Chapel Reredos, Section 2 – Bishop Chichele Kneeling All Souls College, University of Oxford
Four Virtues – Goodwill, Generosity, Liberality and Humanity James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Four Virtues – Goodwill, Generosity, Liberality and Humanity The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Sir Samuel Garrard (1651–1725), Lord Mayor of London (1709) James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sir Samuel Garrard (1651–1725), Lord Mayor of London (1709) Guildhall Art Gallery
Sketch for ‘The Last Supper’, St Mary's, Weymouth 1719–1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sketch for ‘The Last Supper’, St Mary's, Weymouth 1719–1720 Yale Center for British Art
Speaker Arthur Onslow Calling upon Sir Robert Walpole to Speak in the House of Commons 1730 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734) and William Hogarth (1697–1764)

Speaker Arthur Onslow Calling upon Sir Robert Walpole to Speak in the House of Commons 1730 National Trust, Clandon Park
Coach Panel with the Coat of Arms of the City of London c.1718–1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Coach Panel with the Coat of Arms of the City of London c.1718–1720 Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
The Apotheosis of Romulus: Sketch for a Ceiling Decoration, Possibly for Hewell Grange, Worcestershire c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Apotheosis of Romulus: Sketch for a Ceiling Decoration, Possibly for Hewell Grange, Worcestershire c.1710 Tate
Ascension c.1716 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Ascension c.1716 The Queen's College, University of Oxford
Christopher Codrington (1668–1710) James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Christopher Codrington (1668–1710) All Souls College, University of Oxford
Saint Paul Before Sergius Paulus c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Paul Before Sergius Paulus c.1710 St Paul's Cathedral
The Conversion of Saint Paul c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Conversion of Saint Paul c.1710 St Paul's Cathedral
Saint Paul Preaching at Athens c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Paul Preaching at Athens c.1710 St Paul's Cathedral
Burning of the Books at Ephesus c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Burning of the Books at Ephesus c.1710 St Paul's Cathedral
Diana and Actaeon c.1704–1705 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Diana and Actaeon c.1704–1705 Government Art Collection
Classical Carving of a Lady 1720s James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Classical Carving of a Lady 1720s Moor Park Mansion
Six Designs Illustrating the Life of Saint Paul James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Six Designs Illustrating the Life of Saint Paul Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Peter and John Curing the Lame Man 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Peter and John Curing the Lame Man 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
Thetis Accepting the Shield of Achilles from Vulcan c.1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Thetis Accepting the Shield of Achilles from Vulcan c.1710 Tate
Old Chapel Reredos, Section 6 – Cherubs James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Old Chapel Reredos, Section 6 – Cherubs All Souls College, University of Oxford
Olympian Scene c.1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Olympian Scene c.1720 Brighton & Hove Museums
Old Chapel Reredos, Section 3 – Cherubs James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Old Chapel Reredos, Section 3 – Cherubs All Souls College, University of Oxford
Old Chapel Reredos, Section 1 – Cherubs James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Old Chapel Reredos, Section 1 – Cherubs All Souls College, University of Oxford
Mercy James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Mercy The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Coach Panel with the Royal Coat of Arms c.1718–1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Coach Panel with the Royal Coat of Arms c.1718–1720 Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Ananias and Sapphira 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Ananias and Sapphira 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
The Blinding of Elymas 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Blinding of Elymas 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
The Rape of Proserpine c.1704–1705 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Rape of Proserpine c.1704–1705 Government Art Collection
Sir James Thornhill c.1720 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sir James Thornhill c.1720 St Paul's Cathedral
Saint Paul Preaching at Athens James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Saint Paul Preaching at Athens Harris Museum & Art Gallery
Sir Nathaniel Lloyd (1669–1745), Benefactor (with Trinity Hall in the background) James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Sir Nathaniel Lloyd (1669–1745), Benefactor (with Trinity Hall in the background) Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Justice 1725–1727 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Justice 1725–1727 Guildhall Art Gallery
Temperance 1725–1727 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Temperance 1725–1727 Guildhall Art Gallery
Old Chapel Reredos, Section 7 – Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Peter and Saint Paul James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Old Chapel Reredos, Section 7 – Saint John the Evangelist, Saint Peter and Saint Paul All Souls College, University of Oxford
Magnanimity James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Magnanimity The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
A Sketch of Gratitude Crowned by Peace, with Other Allegorical Figures of Industry, Fame and Plenty 1712–1713 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

A Sketch of Gratitude Crowned by Peace, with Other Allegorical Figures of Industry, Fame and Plenty 1712–1713 Yale Center for British Art
Christ's Charge to Saint Peter 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Christ's Charge to Saint Peter 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
Peter and Barnabus at Lystra 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Peter and Barnabus at Lystra 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
Paul Preaching in the Areopagus 1729–1731 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Paul Preaching in the Areopagus 1729–1731 Royal Academy of Arts
The Muses Escaping Violation from Pyreneus c.1705–1710 James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

The Muses Escaping Violation from Pyreneus c.1705–1710 Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Henry VI (1421–1471) James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)

Henry VI (1421–1471) All Souls College, University of Oxford