John Runciman
The Temptation of Our Lord
About this artwork
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title:The Temptation of Our Lord
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accession number:NG 792
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materials:Oil on panel
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date created:mid 1760s
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measurements:18.40 x 28.60 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1887
John Runciman
John Runciman
The innovative subjects and powerful compositions of John Runciman's work made a major contribution to the development of Scottish painting. John and his older brother, Alexander, were accomplished painters and etchers, based in Edinburgh and then Rome. John died of consumption in Naples within a year of his arrival in…