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John Martin

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still

c. 1830–35

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  • Artist John Martin (British, 1789–1854)
  • Title Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still
  • Date c. 1830–35
  • Medium Mezzotint with etching
  • Dimensions sheet | 10 7/16 x 14 in.
  • Credit line Gift of Professor and Mrs. Thomas Hall, 1986
  • Object number WU 1986.24.32

Exoticism and Orientalism in Modern Art
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis, 08/30/2002 - 12/08/2002

1986
Joan Hall

Inscription LC in plate: "Designed and Engraved by John Martin"/ Inscriptions: LC in plate, "Joshua Commanding the Sun to/ Stand Still London, Charles Tilt, Fleet Street"

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