Who painted Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield?

Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield was painted by Hedley Fitton in 1909.

Where can I see Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield?

Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield is held by National Gallery of Art.

Artwork

Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield

Hedley Fitton , 1909

Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield is an ink print by Hedley Fitton. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The artist used fine lines to capture every crack and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional.

This sketch shows an old stone church gate with a tall archway. Inside, you can see a dimly lit interior with a few people sitting on benches. The walls are rough and worn, and there’s a sign above the gate with small text about the church’s history.

The artist used fine lines to capture every crack and shadow, making the scene look almost three-dimensional. The text mentions the church was founded in 1123 AD and was a site of martyrdom.

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Overview

Saint Bartholomew the Great, Smithfield is an etching created by Hedley Fitton in 1909, depicting a historic church scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows the church gate and interior, with a few figures seated on benches, conveying a sense of quiet reverence. A sign above the gate references the church's founding in 1123 AD and its history of martyrdom.

Technique & Style

Fitton employed fine lines to capture the texture and detail of the scene, creating a highly rendered and dimensional representation of the church's worn stonework and dimly lit interior.