Frederick Joseph Harvey Darton Collection

Mother Julian, 1912. Julian of Norwich (c8 November 1342-c1416) was an English anchoress and an important Christian mystic and theologian. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Artist: Winifred Mary Letts
Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, 1912. Hugh of Lincoln (1135/40-1200), also known as Hugh of Avalon, was a French noble, Benedictine and Carthusian monk

Wells Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, 1912. Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid

Bishop Ken and a Beggar, 1912. Thomas Ken (1637-1711) was an English cleric who was considered the most eminent of the English non-juring bishops, and one of the fathers of modern English hymnody

Norwich Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

King John signing Magna Charta at Runnydale, 1912. The Magna Carta was a charter agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede, near Windsor, on 15 June 1215

William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912. William of Wykeham (1320 or 1324- 1404) was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England

Langstons interview with King John, 1912. Stephen Langton (c. 1150 - 9 July 1228) was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The Mighty Army, by W. M

Lincoln Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Scene of Saint Thomas, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Ruins of the Abbey of Bec, Normandy, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Anselm refusing the Archbishopric, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Hildas Abbey, Whitby, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Durham Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Caedmon before Saint Hilda, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Ruins of Iona, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Oswald at Hevenfelth, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Saint Columba and the White Horse, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Canterbury, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

The Reception of Saint Augustine by Ethelbert, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

Winchester Cathedral, 1912. From The Mighty Army, by W. M. Letts, illustrated by Stephen Reid. [Wells Gardner, Darton & Co. Ltd, London, 1912]

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Frederick Joseph Harvey Darton, a prolific artist of the early 20th century, captured the essence of history and spirituality through his stunning artworks. In "Saint Hugh of Lincoln and the Swan, " painted in 1912 by Winifred Mary Letts, Darton beautifully portrays the legendary tale of Saint Hugh's encounter with a swan. The painting exudes an ethereal quality as it depicts this miraculous moment. Another masterpiece by Darton is "Mother Julian" from 1912. This artwork pays homage to Mother Julian, an influential Christian mystic who lived during the Middle Ages. Through his brushstrokes, Darton captures her serene countenance and deep spiritual connection. Darton's talent extends beyond religious themes; he also showcased his skill in architectural paintings such as "Wells Cathedral. " Completed in 1912, this piece showcases the grandeur and intricate details of one of England's most iconic cathedrals. In "Lollards Tower, Lambeth Palace, " created in 1912, Darton delves into historical subjects once again. This painting transports viewers back to medieval times when Lollards Tower served as a prison for those accused of heresy against the Catholic Church. "Bishop Ken and a Beggar" is another noteworthy work by Darton from that same year. It presents Bishop Ken engaging compassionately with a beggar—a poignant reminder that even high-ranking church officials should never forget their duty to help those less fortunate. Norwich Cathedral takes center stage in yet another captivating piece by Frederick Joseph Harvey Darton from 1912. With meticulous attention to detail, he brings out its architectural splendor while capturing its spiritual significance. The artist also explores political events like "Laud entering the Barge at Lambeth to go to the Tower" (1912) depicting Archbishop Laud on his way to imprisonment during turbulent times in English history.