The Eve of the Deluge (1840) by John Martin

The Eve of the Deluge - John Martin - 1840

Artwork Information

TitleThe Eve of the Deluge
ArtistJohn Martin
Date1840
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions144.3 x 218.5 cm
Art MovementRomanticism
Current LocationRoyal Collection (Buckingham Palace), London, UK

About The Eve of the Deluge

“The Eve of the Deluge” is a Romanticism-era oil painting by John Martin, created in 1840. This religious painting, measuring 144.3 by 218.5 centimeters, is currently housed in the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, London, UK.

The artwork depicts a dramatic and expansive landscape teetering on the edge of an impending deluge, capturing a scene filled with ethereal light and grand geological formations. In the foreground, clusters of people are seen gathered on a rocky precipice, their stances and gestures conveying a palpable sense of urgency and anticipation. The distant background unfolds into a vast plain with towering mountains, a serene sky rendered with soft pastels, and celestial bodies illuminates the scene, imparting a foreboding yet majestic atmosphere. The meticulous attention to detail and the emotive use of light and shadow are emblematic of the Romanticism movement, emphasizing both the sublime beauty and the overwhelming power of nature.

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