Martin’s work is defined by its 18th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

John Philip Kemble
Martin Archer Shee (Irish, 1769–1850)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)

Arch, Midnight
Martin Lewis American, born Australia 1881-1962

Sanctuary
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

Saint Christopher Meets Satan; Saint Christopher before the King of Lycia
Martín de Soria (Spanish, active 1449–87)

Untitled #12
Agnes Martin American, born Canada, 1912-2004

Heracles (Archer)
Emile Antoine Bourdelle French, 1861–1929

The First Wise Virgin
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Magnolias on Light Blue Velvet Cloth
Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819–1904)

George Franklin Archer and the Archer Residence
Charles Spencer Humphreys American, 1818–1880

St. James Major, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

York Harbor, Coast of Maine
Martin Johnson Heade (American, 1819–1904)

Lever #1
Martin Puryear American, born 1941

The Temptation of Saint Anthony
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Andrew, from Apostles
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Sunset in Scotland
Martin Hardie English, 1875-1952

Saint George
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Ornament with Owl Mocked by Day Birds
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

St. Barbara
Martin Schongauer German, c. 1430/50-1491

Archer
Arthur B. Davies American, 1862-1928