Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still | John Martin | 1816 Frame Options:Black Frame This masterpiece

This masterpiece

creating a mesmerizing effect

is a powerful and evocative depiction of a solitary figure standing atop a rocky precipice

" Martin explores themes of solitude

The painting is set against a backdrop of calm seas and a clear blue sky

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still | John Martin | 1816 Frame Options:Black Frame This masterpieceAbout 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