Valentin’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Cuirass
Valentin Siebenburger (German, 1510—1564) Nuremberg

Apotheosis of Franklin (Furnishing Fabric)
After mezzotint by Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) and after portrait by John Turnbull (American, 1756-1843) after terracotta medallion by Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian, 1717–1786) England, made for the American market

From the Ermine to a Chimera in the Abyss (D’hermines à une chimere en abîme)
Valentine Hugo French, 1887–1968

Sir Joshua Reynolds
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

Jane, Countess of Harrington
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723-1792)

A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797) printed by John Boydell (English, 1719-1804)

A Youth Rescued from a Shark
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after John Singleton Copley (American, 1738-1815)

Prince Rupert
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)

Miravan
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

Sir Thomas Wharton
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Anthony Van Dyck (Flemish, 1599-1641)

Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle
James Valentine Scottish, 1815–1880

Love Me or I Die (Valentine)
Joseph Addenbrooke English, 19th century

'Tis Noon (valentine)
Unknown Artist English, 19th century

Thou Art the Star that Guides Me (valentine)
Joseph Addenbrooke English, 19th century

Accept this Offering (valentine)
Joseph Addenbrooke English, 19th century

Wilt Thou Be Mine Love? (valentine)
Joseph Addenbrooke English, 19th century

Hey Valentine
Kurt Schwitters German, 1887-1948