Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still | John Martin | 1816 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas as described in historical accounts

as described in historical accounts and biblical prophecy

dominates the composition

bulging eyes and gnashing teeth

and the joy found in simple moments of shared affection

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still | John Martin | 1816 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas as described in historical accountsAbout the artwork: "Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still" by John Martin, completed in 1816, is a stunning portrayal of the biblical narrative from the Book of Joshua. In this monumental painting, Martin captures the awe inspiring moment when Joshua, the leader of the Israelites, commands the sun to stand still during a battle against the Amorites. The scene is rendered with epic scale and dramatic intensity, as the sun and moon appear frozen in