What made Martin's paintings fascinating at the time was that the exhibition was open to members of the public, not just the wealthy. Sixpence wasn't an insignificant cost at the time, but for the average worker this would have been a truly unforgettable chance to see the scenes they'd go to church to hear about, especially on such a monumental scale.

As a teenager in the 1970s I was intrigued by a smaller version of this work in Southampton City Art Gallery.

@Rafael-mz5rx

9 ай бұрын

me too og

@ritawing1064

8 ай бұрын

I used to gaze on the one in the Tate Gallery in my youth: certainly made a lasting impression!

@markshrimpton3138

8 ай бұрын

@@ritawing1064 I meant to say that the painting in Southampton Art Gallery is ‘Sadak In Search Of The Waters Of Oblivion’. It has always intrigued me. I went onto Art School, became a graphic designer, but now paint full time.

@ritawing1064

8 ай бұрын

@@markshrimpton3138 from such things are decided our lives!

@hishammohammed7644

8 ай бұрын

Is it still there? I just moved to Southampton and I’m an artist myself. :)

About 4 years ago I got to see the great day of his wrath in person, the exhibit had a room dedicated just to it due to its size. Both the fact that it’s so big and the detail in it just sucks you in. I think it’s my favourite painting that I’ve seen in person.

@iamcyber

9 ай бұрын

Was it Newcastle? Lang Art Gallery?

@geoffhoutman1557

9 ай бұрын

How big is it? Caravaggio kind of size? The giant Rembrandts?

@anima6035

9 ай бұрын

​@@iamcyber I think it's at the Tate now

@iamcyber

8 ай бұрын

@@anima6035 its been there since i was a little kid, why would move it now?

@RSpracticalshooting

8 ай бұрын

@@geoffhoutman1557 78in x 119in or 6.5ft x 9.9ft

Got to see Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion several years ago in St. Louis. The reds are even more deep and vibrant in person.

@kerfuffleluffhullabaloo

2 ай бұрын

It really is such a beautiful painting, I purchased a mini one for my room back home

If recommend for anyone to see these in person if they get the opportunity... Not just because art is always better seen in the flesh, but because the size of the canvas is part of the composition. Seeing them on screen is like looking at a natural landscape with one eye shut.

This is my most loved channel on art. Thank you for being that sincere and thoughtful. I like how you’re not afraid to be open to the others. After the video about the Sublime I rushed to Hermitage to see some of Kaspar Friedrich’s works. I can’t donate from Russia as we all here now are cut off from the whole world. But I’d love to. This very video somehow reflects what I can see around me, although the band on the upper deck of the Titanic is still playing a merry tune.

@Yatukih_001

9 ай бұрын

When I was a kid we were all told that our ancestors were primitive and stupid and failed to develop the advanced high tech that society sees today. In reality, the opposite is the case.

@ozbullymorales1020

8 ай бұрын

I’ll never let go Rose. 🥀

How perfectly these paintings inhabit that space between what can be seen and what’s hidden in the shadows, the imaginable and the unfathomable.

@daviddoughty4289

8 ай бұрын

Well said. Could not agree more.

This channel is my education in art, thank you. Please continue

the song playing during the "contemplation" segment really added to the experience

Genius work. John Martin's spectacle could be appreciated then as Nolan's films are today, beautiful!

@crabcrab2024

8 ай бұрын

The comparison is quite on point.

@esterhudson5104

8 ай бұрын

Sure is!!

I'm very fortunate to be able to see Sadak at the St. Louis Art Museum. One of my all time favorite paintings

btw the song used in the video is "The Lost City Chooses Who May See" by Eden Avery (2023)

I loved the quote "The sublime is hard to describe but easy to feel"

When I was in high school, I took a summer trip to Paris and visited the Louvre. In an obscure corner of various historical paintings, I saw John Martin’s Pandemonium in person. The sheer difference between Martin’s work and every thing else in the gallery was breathtaking and immediately noteworthy. The painting is massive, with a golden frame of grotesque serpents and dragons, and the darkness of the colors used makes the painting feel deep, as though there is more of the landscape to see, just beyond the perspective of the piece. I think it’s my favorite piece of art, the most intensely fascinating painting I’ve ever seen. The way you describe his work brought me back to that moment, of seeing the almost violent majesty of that work. I loved watching this.

@rnadys

8 ай бұрын

What’s crazy is I experienced this exact same feeling when I went this year

@sheldonhatch8255

8 ай бұрын

Beautifully stated. I was there in 1998

Another interesting fact about John Martin was that he painted one of the earliest paleoart! _The Country of the Iguanodon_ (1837) was made after he visited Gideon Mantell, a geologist and paleontologist who famously named the said dinosaur, _Iguanodon._ Martin was fascinated by the creature, and as a result did the painting (it would later be adapted as an engraving). The artwork may not have the same striking colors as Martin's other works, but the grand style and details in the background he is known to do is still there. Another thing I like about the artwork is its subject. It isn't the end of the world, but rather the beginning: a time before time. A romantic view that Martin momentarily shared with early paleontologists and in which he expressed in that work.

@the1truth420

4 ай бұрын

"Dinosaurs" are not real. These random creatures were the science experiments of lunatics playing God. The Minotaur and other creations were real. This is reason God sent the flood. All flesh but Adams on down to Noahs line had been corrupted after man was taught the sciences by the fallen ones. This is documented in the book of Enoch. Dinosaurs are a modern invention used to explain away this part of history.

Dude you made these paintings into a spectacle like those cats from back in the day that you talked about. Shows how lasting these works of art are

Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion is on display at the St. Louis art museum right now, in case you live in the area and want to go see it. I'm definitely going to go see it.

I have loved his work since I started graphic designing in early 90's. I have one project which I forgot about where I wanted to make those paintings into 3D worlds you could watch from afar as the painting would come to life. With how fast things are progressing in the real world I might be able to finish this sooner never. Good times. Thanks for sharing.

my absolute delight when i saw a new canvas video !! i love love love your work sir they make me feel so inspired and happy thank you very much for ur hard work :))

@TheCanvasArtHistory

9 ай бұрын

Aww thanks!! That's super sweet! Glad to be able to inspire you! :)

Thank you. John Martin was one of the artist I fell in love with when I was a teen in the 70's and also made me want to become an artist myself. Now I am in my early 60's and still love his work.

For those of the Christian faith it's also fascinating to see events merely described in verse being depicted in such spectacular color, particularly events which have not come to pass. Caravaggio's paintings have a particular special meaning to me as many of them depict Christ as we believe Him to be. In "The Taking of Christ" there's so much happening yet it's only a still, a single frame of a described Biblical event. What Martin's done is wondrous and needed.

I am lucky to live in St. Louis where Sadak lives, I’ve always loved it ❤

I just watched this on a massive OLED, and my eyes welled up, aha. Truly breathtaking work, thank you for showcasing it !

John Martin has some incredible pieces. Absolute favorite

A magnificent discourse. Deepest respect.

The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (7:23) is held in the Laing Art Gallery at Newcastle, and they actually do light up parts of it with sound effects of thunder and screaming, I guess as a modern version of how it would have been exhibited in the past. I've always found it pretty goofy, but it's made the painting very close to my heart as well.

I've seen Martin's "The Destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum" a few years ago. Very big, very impressive. His handling of light reminded me of Turner, as did the way he portrayed various objects becoming subsumed in it. The actual composition was also very Turneresque, with fragile groups of people or objects being overwhelmed by huge walls of smoke, fire and ash, creating a vast, cavern-like environment, mirroring Turner's emphasis on the overarching power of nature.

First time i see him .....indeed very spectacular and thought provoking

Sadak at the Waters of Oblivion is in my local museum. My tween niece thought it looked like a still in a video game.

Thank you for this. Really beautiful presentation.

I've been fascinated with John Martin's works as well as Thomas Cole's "Course of Empire" for many years. Man's folly depicted so well.

exceptional video please upload more - huge progression in your content - much appreciated

Absolutely astonishing the detail and realism of physical behavior of colossal scale. What scale of awe had he witnessed?

I'm just happy to learn about John Martin, thank you for introducing him! These paintings are quite astonishing.

The painting at 7:30 is in the Lang Art Gallery in Newcastle Upon Tyne, it is gorgeous and beautifully lit. You walk into a cubicle esque room that is red and there is a seat that faces the painting and you can sit and just be surrounded by red perfectly encapsulating you into the painting.

One of my favorite artists. Beautiful video on what makes his art so compelling!

A wonderful insight you have there.

The paintings of Pompeii are touring with the Tate Light exhibition. Typically I wouldn’t think I would like them but as you say, they are spectacular. The scale both within and the painting itself draws you in.

Truly insightful man, Martin’s artwork is just mesmerizing to look at.

Wow! Incredible job on this video! I love how the music played along with the imagery of the painting, and how you had us just look at the work, and let it really sink in. Inspiring!

I'm 48 years old and quite interested in art, but I have never heard of this guy before. Many thanks for showing!

thank you for this. Martin is one of my favorites and this video followed in those footsteps

Excellent work, thanks for your love of art and camera work

Absolutely stunning

Wonderful video essay. Thank you for your work!

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for treating art as the important phenomenon that it is.

Just came by this and wow, John Martins work is truly a spectacle to behold just looking at those paintings i was in awe , im inspired to work hard so i can also create works of notoriety that leave you thinking. Thank you for introducing him to my artistic view, your commentary was delightful.

Saved to watch - always loved Martin!

Thanks for making this video, It’ incredibly fascinating.

Love John Martin’s work. Great video.

Thank you so much for making this, because I have Always thought that John Martin’s work was vastly under appreciated.

Very cool exploration into his work. I don’t know if I was ever familiar with his work before seeing your video, so thank you for being an introduction to it. Keep up the good work! Art deserves to be honored.

This is easily one of your best videos to date!

been waiting for this one, John Martin my fav. thankful for your videos❤

@TheCanvasArtHistory

9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you were looking forward to this video! Thank you!!

Great video, great spectacle and an illuminating critique. Thank you.

Incredible work!!

Sadak original painting is in my hometown. I go to the museum to see it when I feel overwhelmed.

This made me feel so many emotions!! BEAUTIFULLY executed. And you now have another subscriber. Thank you 💫

By far your best video who have ever made on this channel!

I was lucky enough to visit the Tate Britain the other week, this painting absolutely enthralled me and a friend of mine and we talked of it for hours afterwards, amazing that this video popped up so soon after being so curious about it in person!!

One of your best yet.

John Martin one of my favourite artists, his work is so captivating!

As an Ecuadorian painter, I think you should investigate about the Ecuadorian artists: Camilo Egas with his incredible use of color and human anatomy, and the landscape painter Rafael Troya with the breathtaking pictures of the Ecuadorian landscape scene! Love your work, please never stop❤️🙏🏼

Excellent soundtrack! And John Martin is a genius painter!

One of my favorite painters on one of my favorite channels!

Was fortunate enough to have seen his first painting in my home town and fell in love with it immediately, shortly thereafter i get this video!

I was grateful enough to see Sadak in person yesterday. Awe inspiring imagery combined with the history behind looking at the original piece was a wonderful experience.

bro your script and description is so good. i can't describe it, you're very good at analysing and story telling keep it up!

Really enjoy your narrations. I first saw the final triptych over 25yrs ago at the tate gallery. They blew me away.but slowly over the years they faded into my memory until today where they are a vivid in my mind as when I first saw them . Thankyou

Fantastic summary! I've had a reprint of Sadak in Search of the Waters of Oblivion for decades now and never knew the story behind it. Thanks for sharing your expansive knowledge on art.

Thank you soo much for this amazing Video...I have always loved his paintings of the Story of genisis

Wow … amazing art , thankyou 🙏🏻

I just found this video entirely by chance when looking for anything about John Martin, especially Pandemonium. I’ll be sticking around and watching more :).

im intrigued by the visions n minds of these artists……. no sunshines n rainbows…. just dark…..🖤🖤

Brilliant video. Brilliant art works.

Thank you! 💖

One of your best videos, great job

Went to an exhibition in Sheffield of these very same apocalyptic paintings, incredible in person. The size of each painting was just insane. The detail on such a large canvas. Truly great to see.

Very well made video, stunning images, wonderful music and soothing but factual narration.Has left me wanting to watch more...many thanks.

The depth and scale he manages to create is amazing

Really strong video and vocal performance!.... VERY worthwhile!... :)

A very educational video, it's much appreciated. Great use of music to set a fitting mood for the topic. I love John Martin, the grandiose composition, the immense dread the best of his paintings suggest. I have two framed, classic art prints in my home, and they are "Pandemonium" by Martin and Eugen Bracht's "Shore of Oblivion", an equally sublime invocation of doom and despair.

I definetly feel the awe and attraction towards representing catastrophees and the end of the world. The drama and horror, the pain, the suffering, the cataclysmic feeling of dread... those things can join us as human and they remind us that we're not all that different, and that life is precious in my opinion. Sometimes you want to tap into this dark horrible chaotic feeling, this dread, to express it in your art, because it frees you from it, it's a good release. I won't claim that Martin suffered from religious trauma, but a common theme from trauma survivors is how much we enjoy the dark and gruesome, because we're used to it

Favorite artist of all time

I love your videos so much. They are always so in depth and the subject matter is always fascinating. And that voice with the editing 👌 Yum. Just wanted to say. Look forward to more!

You and your incredible videos have inspired me to dive deep into the realm of art with new appreciation and perspective. I just wanted to offer a small piece of genuine gratitude, and I look forward to your next creation!

@TheCanvasArtHistory

9 ай бұрын

Wow!! Thank you so much for such encouraging words and generous support. I appreciate it a lot! I’m already excited for the next video! I hope you’ll like it! :)

Great video! John Martin's paintings have always scared the shit out of me. It's that sense of overwhelming scale, I think: tiny human figures juxtaposed against such enormous, turbulent, terrifying landscapes. You really get swallowed up by his images.

i love the architecture in his paintings

Wonderful work

Wow, I hadn't heard of this artist before! It's *exactly* my jam, damn!

this painting took me aback when I saw it in person. It's nice to know that someone else feels the same way 🙂

The first painting, i saw it couple years ago in Louvre, it astonished me. Topped any other for me there. The colours, the details, the terror, just magnificiet.

another banger of a video comrade i really enjoyed your last one on bellow a whole lot maybe cause i did not know him before. i was well versed with john martin but your video was still fascinatinc and thoughtfull!

My mom and my granddad were fantastic artists I lost a lot of the work when I lost my house. I just got turned on to this channel. I greatly appreciate you talk about an apocalypse. I lost all their artwork and even the stencils the paint the pallet the canvases, the whole 9 yards. I’m just a beginner, so yeah, I really appreciate this channel just subscribed

@moshymosh

8 ай бұрын

Turned on? AYYO?

I did not know about this painter. These are magnificent and surreal. Thank you

I have no idea how I found your channel, but, I'm glad I did. I love the content.

Amazing, as every video. There is a meta twist in your video. You presented the spectacle to the audience, with gaslight accompanied with sound effects.

Amazing paintings, i didn't know about them but they are really breathtaking.

As I was seeing the pieces i thought they'd make great movie scenes, then hearing about the spectacle shows it seems pretty much like a movie in all but the moving picture! That's so oo awesome! Keep it up my man

Ya, I agree Spectacular !