William Holman Collection

The Light of the World, c1851-1853. Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Light of the World, c1851-1853. From the collection of Keble College, Oxford. A print from Art History and Literature Illustrations, by Jessie Noakes, Virtue and Co, (London, c1900-1920)

The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Hireling Shepherd, 1851, (1948). A shepherd neglects his flock and woos a young woman with a lamb on her lap. Behind them, two bloated sheep lie on the ground poisoned by the corn

The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Scapegoat, 1856, (c1950). Scene inspired by the Bible: a goat on the salty shore of the Dead Sea at Osdoom with the mountains of Edom in the distance

The Scapegoat, 1854-56, (1911). Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Scapegoat, 1854-56. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From A History of Painting Volume VIII by Haldane MacFall [T. C. and E. C. Jack, Lodon & Edinburgh, 1911.]

May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Creator: William Holman Hunt
May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Dawn on the first day of May: the choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford, are singing a hymn to the rising sun

Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper)
1199576 Portrait of William Holman Hunt, 1854 (pen and brown ink, on paper) by Rossetti, William Michael (1829-1919); 21.3x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossetti)

Study of a Syrian Woman, 1876 (oil on canvas)
652993 Study of a Syrian Woman, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 53.3x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Study of a Syrian Woman. William Holman Hunt (1827-1910)

A Syrian Wife Unveiled, (coloured chalks on linen)
828411 A Syrian Wife Unveiled, (coloured chalks on linen) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 50.8x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Syrian Wife Unveiled. William Holman Hunt (1827-1910)

The Bride of Bethlehem, 1884 (oil over tempera on canvas laid on panel)
828396 The Bride of Bethlehem, 1884 (oil over tempera on canvas laid on panel) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 50.8x41.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bride of Bethlehem)

Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching)
1199609 Pearl, (metalpoint heightened with white and yellow and with scratching) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 43.8x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

The Birthday, (oil on canvas)
828456 The Birthday, (oil on canvas) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 102.8x72.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birthday. William Holman Hunt (1827-1910). Oil on canvas. 102.8 x 72.7cm

Self-Portrait, 1845. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Self-Portrait, 1845

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, 1854-55. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple, 1854-55

Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at 22 years of Age, 1883. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Portrait of Dante Gabriel Rossetti at 22 years of Age, 1883 In frame

Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1850-1851. Creator: William Holman Hunt
Two Gentlemen of Verona, Valentine Rescuing Sylvia From Proteus, 1850-1851

The Dead Sea from Siloam, 1861. Creator: William Holman Hunt
The Dead Sea from Siloam, 1861

The Finding of the Saviour in the Temple (cropped), 1854-1855, (1936). Mary and Jospeh find the young Christ in dialogue with the rabbis in the Temple of Jerusalem

Scene from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1851, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Scene from The Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1851, (c1902). After a painting in the Birmingham Museums Trust collection. Scene from Act V scene iv of Shakespeares play

Sketch for The Eve of St Agnes, c1847. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Sketch for The Eve of St Agnes, c1847. The Eve of St Agnes or The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry. The subject is taken from Keats poem of the same title

The Eve of St Agnes, 1848. Artist: William Holman Hunt
The Eve of St Agnes ; or The Flight of Madeline and Porphyro during the Drunkeness attending the Revelry, 1848. A man and a woman prepare to leave a room where men lie drunk on the floor

William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Artist: Elliott & Fry
William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood

John Ruskin, English artist, poet and critic, and William Holman Hunt, English artist, 1865. Ruskin (1819-1900) was a supporter of the Pre-Raphaelites and an inspiration for the Arts

Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. Artist: Frederick Hollyer
Ruskin and Holman Hunt Enjoy a Conversation On Art, c1925. John Ruskin, (1819-1900), English art critic. William Holman Hunt, (1827-1910), English painter

An etching in the Germ, 1904. Artist: William Holman Hunt
An etching in the Germ, 1904. William Holman Hunt was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A print from Social England, edited by HD Traill and JS Mann, volume VI

William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Artist: Cassell, Petter & Galpin
William Holman Hunt, British painter, c1890. Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. A lithograph from The Modern Portrait Gallery, Cassell, Petter and Galpin

Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Valentine Rescuing Sylvia from Proteus, 1851. A scene from Shakespeares play Two Gentlemen of Verona. Found in the collection of the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Claudio and Isabella, 1850. Artist: William Holman Hunt
Claudio and Isabella, 1850. From the The Makins Collection

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William Holman Hunt, a renowned British artist of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful creations. One of his most iconic works is "The Light of the World, " painted between 1851 and 1853. This mesmerizing piece showcases Hunt's exceptional talent for capturing light and emotion. In "The Hireling Shepherd" (1851), Hunt skillfully portrays a shepherd neglecting his flock, symbolizing moral corruption amidst natural beauty. The juxtaposition in this painting serves as a powerful commentary on human nature. "The Scapegoat" series by Hunt further exemplifies his ability to evoke deep emotions through art. Painted in both 1854-56 and again in 1856, these pieces depict a solitary goat burdened with the sins of others—a poignant representation of societal scapegoating that remains relevant even today. Hunt's fascination with religious themes is evident in "May Morning on Magdalen Tower" (1888-1890). This breathtaking artwork captures the ethereal beauty of dawn breaking over Oxford University's tower, infusing it with spiritual significance. Beyond religious subjects, Hunt also explored portraiture and captured intimate moments like in "Portrait Hunt" (1854). His attention to detail shines through as he expertly renders himself onto paper using pen and brown ink. His travels inspired paintings such as "Study of a Syrian Woman" (1876) and "A Syrian Wife Unveiled. " These artworks showcase his ability to capture cultural diversity while highlighting the unique features and expressions of individuals from different backgrounds. "The Bride of Bethlehem" (1884) demonstrates Hunt's mastery over tempera technique layered with oil paint. This enchanting piece depicts Mary adorned in traditional Middle Eastern attire during her wedding ceremony—an imaginative portrayal that adds depth to biblical narratives. Hunt also experimented outside traditional mediums.