The Seventh Plague of Egypt | John Martin | 1823 Mark Rothko a figure radiating with light

a figure radiating with light

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evoking a sense of turmoil and anguish

creating an ethereal and mysterious atmosphere

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The Seventh Plague of Egypt | John Martin | 1823 Mark Rothko a figure radiating with lightAbout the artwork: "The Seventh Plague of Egypt" by John Martin, completed in 1823, is a dramatic and awe inspiring depiction of the biblical plague as described in the Book of Exodus. In this monumental painting, Martin captures the terrifying moment when Egypt is engulfed in a hailstorm of biblical proportions, with lightning and hailstones raining down from the darkened sky. The scene is filled with chaos and destruction, as buildings crumble and