The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie

The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie

2-619-341 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Vigil, c1884. The Vigil of Arms was one of the religious exercises, which in the Middle Ages preceded the conferment of knighthood. The artist James Watt was the model for the knight; the background was taken from St Bartholomew’s Church in Smithfield. Painting held at the Tate Britain, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]


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People Information

Creator
  1. John Pettie, attributed to: British, Scottish: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. James Watt: British, Scottish: Engineer, instrument maker, inventor of steam engine
People Related
  1. J Greig Pirie: : Editor

Medium
  1. Oil

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

Religion & Belief Christianity

Artistic Representations Portraits

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5978x4116
File Size : 72,087kb


Aliases

  1. 0580030004
  1. 2-619-341
  1. 2619341

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