The oil painting collection at John Wesley’s House & The Museum of Methodism has been built up over many years. As a group, they are of exceptional historic value to Methodists. Subjects range from landscapes and mythological topics to large-scale works which depict John Wesley preaching outside. The focus of the collection lies on three-quarter length portraits, some of rather fine quality. Many of the paintings depict notable individuals who lived through – and directed – the early days of the Methodist movement. Paintings form only a small part of the collections shown in John Wesley’s House & The Museum of Methodism. These include furniture, metalware, ceramics, textiles and manuscripts, to name but a few.
Paul at the Gate of the Temple Easing the SufferingGodfried Schalcken (1643–1706) (school of)
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'Ninety-four years have I sojourned upon this earth endeavouring to do good' (Reverend Mr Hamilton, Mr Wesley, and Mr Cole, Methodists)John Kay (1742–1826) (after)
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View of Epworth Rectory unknown artist
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Bishop Sundo Kim (b.1930) unknown artist
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Portrait of a Man with a Dog unknown artist
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Grace Murray (?) in Old AgeJohn Jackson (1778–1831)