Martin’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.

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

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

Sailboat and Haystacks on Newbury Marsh
American School late 19th century

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

Husking Bee, Island of Nantucket
Eastman Johnson (American, 1824–1906)

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

Elizabeth Grant Bankson Beatty (Mrs. James Beatty) and Her Daughter Susan
Joshua Johnson (American, c. 1763–after 1825)

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

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

Bust of a Youth (Saint John the Baptist)
Francesco Mochi (Italian, 1580–1654)

Kantharos (Wine Cup)
Attributed to the Kantharos Group Greek; Apulia, Italy

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

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