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St Johns Hospital, Alton ME001140
St Johns Hospital, Castle Hill, Alton, Staffordshire. Pen and ink sketch, by Peter Anson, showing the exterior of St John the Baptist. 1935. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 19051408
Filename: ME001140.jpg
Size: 2699 x 3844 (13.7MB)
Date: 4th June 2019
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Artist
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This evocative pen and ink sketch of St John the Baptist Church, Alton, Staffordshire, by the renowned English artist Peter Frederick Anson, captures the essence of this historic building's enduring beauty and charm. Dating back to the 14th century, St John's Hospital and Almshouse, with its distinctive red-brick exterior and ornate gothic architecture, has stood proudly on Castle Hill for over six centuries. Anson's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the church's exterior features, from the pointed arches and flying buttresses to the delicate tracery of the windows. The artist's masterful use of shading and hatching creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene and inviting them to explore the nooks and crannies of this ancient edifice. The peaceful setting of the sketch, with its rolling hills and verdant foliage, adds to the sense of tranquility and timelessness that pervades the image. The church, nestled amidst the natural beauty of the countryside, appears as a beacon of history and tradition, a testament to the rich cultural heritage of England. Anson's skillful rendering of St John the Baptist Church is a testament to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, to evoke emotions and inspire wonder. This exquisite sketch is a treasure to be savored by anyone with an appreciation for history, art, or the simple beauty of a bygone era.
