The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Destruction of Sodom And Gomorrah |
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| Artist | John Martin |
| Year | 1852 |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 136.3 cm × 212.3 cm (53.7 in × 83.6 in) |
| Location | Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle upon Tyne |
The painting The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah was created by the English artist John Martin in 1852.
This artwork shows a famous story from the Bible. It tells about the two cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. The story says God destroyed these cities because the people living there behaved very badly.
In the painting, you can see the dramatic moment of destruction. Only a man named Lot and his two daughters were saved. Lot's wife did not follow God's rule not to look back. Because of this, she turned into a pillar of salt.
John Martin often used fiery red colors in his paintings. This helped him show powerful scenes of destruction. Swirling storms in the sky were also a common feature in his dramatic artworks.
About the Painting
This large painting measures 136.3 centimeters tall and 212.3 centimeters wide. That's about the size of a small car!
You can see The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah at the Laing Art Gallery. This museum is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, a city in England.
John Martin's Dramatic Art
John Martin was known for painting very dramatic scenes. Many of his artworks show huge events or disasters. These often include themes of judgment or the end of the world.
Here are some other famous paintings by John Martin that show similar dramatic themes:
- The Fall of Babylon (1831)
- The Fall of Nineveh
- Divine Vengeance
- Pandemonium (1841)
- The Eve of the Deluge (1840)
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The Fall of Babylon, 1831
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Syndfloden, 1834, Yale Center for British Art
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The Eve of the Deluge, 1840, the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle
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Pandemonium, 1841, Louvre
About the Artist
During his lifetime, many people thought John Martin was a very important British artist. Some even believed he was second only to J. M. W. Turner. Turner was another famous painter who was a bit older than Martin. The two artists often competed for recognition.
However, after John Martin passed away, his fame slowly faded. For a while, his paintings were not as well-known or appreciated. Today, people are rediscovering his amazing and dramatic artworks.
See also
In Spanish: La destrucción de Sodoma y Gomorra para niños
