The Covenant. 1832. by John Martin, 1789-1854

John Martin, 1789-1854
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The Covenant. 1832.

Original mezzotint with touches of etching in black ink. 1832. Extremely rare proof before all lettering. Prior to the first 'parts' issue for 'The Bible', 1832. Issued edition published as no 7 in the series. Before any retouching or rework.
Ref: Campbell - John Martin Visionary Printmaker no 98, proof before lettering.

Superb early proof impression with extremely rich mezzotint. On stiff cream wove paper. Generally excellent condition; slight traces of old corner mounting on the reverse. Trimmed just on the platemark, with the inner margin outside the image complete. Sheet: 10 1/2 x 14ins
(267x357mm).

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(See the notes to 'The Fall of Man'. 1831)

The earliest proofs before lettering of Martin's mezzotints for The Bible series are extremely rare, but when found they show the full brilliance of his extraordinary visionary use of the medium at its absolute finest. The two works 'The Covenant. 1832. and The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah' are amongst the most famous compositions from the series.

See also the notes on Blake inChrist Tempted in the Wilderness. 1824., The Fall of Man.'1831andThe Flood. 1830.