Belshazzar's Feast - John Martin

Belshazzar’s Feast

John Martin | 1820

In this monumental painting, John Martin depicts the dramatic biblical feast of King Belshazzar, ruler of Babylon, whose lavish celebrations are interrupted by a mysterious divine warning.

As the king and his courtiers recoil in terror, a supernatural hand inscribes an ominous message upon the palace wall, foretelling the downfall of his kingdom. Towering architecture, vast crowds and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow transform the ancient story into a breathtaking vision of grandeur, judgement and impending catastrophe.

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