Repentance of Nineveh | John Martin | 1840 William Holbrook Beard and the oranges suggesting wealth

and the oranges suggesting wealth and purity

created in 1601

The play of light and shadow on the icy surfaces creates a mesmerizing array of colors

a divine or ethereal figure hovers above a tranquil body of water

fallen to the ground

Repentance of Nineveh | John Martin | 1840 William Holbrook Beard and the oranges suggesting wealthAbout the artwork: "The Repentance of Nineveh" by John Martin, completed in 1840, is a stunning portrayal of the biblical story from the Book of Jonah. In this monumental painting, Martin captures the moment when the city of Nineveh, threatened with divine judgment for its sins, repents and turns to God for mercy. The scene is filled with a sense of awe and reverence, as the inhabitants of Nineveh, from the king to the common people, gather in solemn