The Destruction of Pharaoh's Host (1836)
John Martin1836 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1854)
Specifications
- Year
- 1836
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1789–1854
About the artwork
Dated 1836, "The Destruction of Pharaoh's Host" is an artwork by John Martin. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Religion in brief: Religious painting is among the largest bodies of art ever made, from altarpieces, icons, and illuminated manuscripts to devotional prints. Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Historical background, 1836: Landscape gained new prestige through groups such as the Barbizon painters in France and the Hudson River School in the United States, and by mid-century Realism turned to ordinary people and everyday labour. The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting.
"The Destruction of Pharaoh's Host" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Religious subjects rely on symbolism, gesture, and layered painterly drama, so they tend to read best in calm and composed interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1789–1854
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