Who painted Wycliffe on Trial?

Wycliffe on Trial was painted by Ford Madox Brown in 1893.

Where can I see Wycliffe on Trial?

Wycliffe on Trial is held by Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

What movement is Wycliffe on Trial?

Wycliffe on Trial is associated with Pre-Raphaelite.

Artwork

Wycliffe on Trial

Ford Madox Brown , 1893

Wycliffe on Trial is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Ford Madox Brown. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

About this work

Overview

Wycliffe on Trial is an oil painting created by Ford Madox Brown in 1893. It is a representative work of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, held in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a man, likely John Wycliffe, standing on a raised platform and addressing a crowd in a large, ornate room. The atmosphere is tense, suggesting a significant historical event.

Technique & Style

Brown's use of oil paint allows for detailed, graphic rendering of the scene, with chiaroscuro adding depth and drama. The level of detail and Hogarthian influence reflect Brown's Pre-Raphaelite style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1893 by Ford Madox Brown, the painting is now part of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum's collection, showcasing the artist's work in a historical context.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Ford Madox Brown

Ford Madox Brown (16 April 1821 – 6 October 1893) was a British painter of moral and historical subjects, notable for his distinctively graphic and often Hogarthian version of the Pre-Raphaelite style.

Museum

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

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