Sodom and Gomorrah | John Martin | 1852 Select Size:12" x 9" Novelli's meticulous attention to detail

Novelli's meticulous attention to detail

Manuscripts

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

painted in the early 19th century

Sodom and Gomorrah | John Martin | 1852 Select Size:12" x 9" Novelli's meticulous attention to detailAbout 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