Who painted And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It?

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It was painted by Frederic Leighton in 1800.

Where can I see And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It?

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It is held by Tate.

What movement is And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It?

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It is associated with Pre-Raphaelite.

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Artwork

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It

Frederic Leighton , 1800

And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Frederic Leighton. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Tate.

About this work

Overview

Frederic Leighton’s oil on canvas, titled And the Sea Gave Up the Dead Which Were in It, presents a dramatic tableau of rescue and rebirth. Executed in 1800, the work now belongs to the collection of Tate Britain and is linked to the aesthetic concerns of the Pre‑Raphaelite movement.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a shirtless male figure shielding a woman and child, all poised on a rocky outcrop above turbulent water. The protective gesture suggests a moment of resurrection, echoing biblical imagery of life emerging from the sea’s depths.

Technique & Style

Leighton employs a vivid palette, green, orange, and fiery sky tones, to heighten the scene’s energy. The figures are rendered with dynamic poses and meticulous detailing, creating a sense of movement that draws the viewer’s eye across the tumultuous backdrop.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the painting has remained in the United Kingdom, ultimately entering the Tate Britain’s holdings where it is displayed alongside other 19th‑century works that explore mythic and religious themes.

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Artist

Frederic Leighton

Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton, known as Sir Frederic Leighton between 1878 and 1896, was a British Victorian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.