Who painted Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch)?

Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch) was painted by George Hayter in 1848.

Where can I see Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch)?

Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch) is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch)?

Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch) is associated with British Romanticism.

Artwork

Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch)

George Hayter , 1848

Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch) is an unspecified painting by the British Romanticist artist George Hayter. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

George Hayter's 'Our Saviour after the Temptation (sketch)' is a painting from 1848, characteristic of the British Romanticism movement. It is a religious work held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Jesus after being tempted in the desert, surrounded by angels and Satan. The scene is intense, with Jesus gazing upwards, conveying a sense of spiritual resolve amidst conflict.

Technique & Style

Hayter employs a range of colors to create depth and emotion, contrasting the dark figure of Satan with the lighter angels. This visual tension underscores the scene's dramatic intensity.

History & Provenance

George Hayter was an English painter known for portraits and large-scale compositions. He served as Principal Painter in Ordinary to Queen Victoria and was knighted in 1841.

Artist & collection

Artist

George Hayter

Sir George Hayter (17 December 1792 – 18 January 1871) was an English painter, specialising in portraits and large works involving sometimes several hundred individual portraits.