Artwork
Chapel of St. John the Baptist, Westminster Abbey
Chapel of St. John the Baptist, Westminster Abbey is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist John Coney. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour by John Coney depicts the Chapel of St. John the Baptist in Westminster Abbey, showcasing its intricate architecture and ornate tombs.
Subject & Meaning
The chapel's interior is rendered in detail, with prominent tombs in the foreground, including those of Thomas Cecil and Lord Hunsdon, and others lining the chapel walls.
Technique & Style
Coney's use of watercolour captures the play of light through stained-glass windows, casting shadows on the stone floors, a characteristic attention to light and shadow associated with Romanticism.
History & Provenance
The work is signed and dated by Coney in 1814, providing a precise record of the chapel's appearance at that time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This British silversmith shaped gleaming household objects in the early 1700s, hammering silver into teapots, dram cups, and trencher salts that gleam with gilded edges.
