Sodom and Gomorrah | John Martin | 1852 Select Size:12" x 9" and the varying effects of

and the varying effects of light at different times of the day and in different weather conditions

with the cliffs shrouded in mist and bathed in the soft light of the setting sun

who is depicted with majestic wings and a sorrowful expression

painted in the early 19th century

somber background

Sodom and Gomorrah | John Martin | 1852 Select Size:12" x 9" and the varying effects ofAbout the artwork: "Sodom and Gomorrah" by John Martin, completed in 1852, is a gripping portrayal of the biblical tale of divine retribution. This monumental painting depicts the cities consumed by flames and brimstone, as angels unleash destruction upon the sinful inhabitants. Martin's dramatic use of light and shadow, along with the chaotic scene of fleeing figures and billowing smoke, conveys the horror and consequence of human wickedness. The