BelshazzarJohn Martin · 1820

  • Painting mediumOil On Canvas
  • Medium typeWallArt
  • Art movementRomanticism
  • Creation date1820
  • Art period19th Century
  • Dimensions90.0 x 130.0 cm
  • MuseumYale Center for British Art

John Martin (1789 – 1854)

Discover John Martin, the celebrated English Romantic painter! Explore his dramatic biblical scenes & fantastical landscapes filled with minute figures and imposing scale.

Yale Center for British Art (New Haven, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Belshazzar
  • Artist: John Martin
  • Year: 1820
  • Original dimensions: 90.0 x 130.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Yale Center for British Art
  • Movement: Romanticism
  • Medium type: WallArt
  • Creative period: Early Period

Quick Facts

  • Artist: John Martin
  • Year: 1820
  • Subject or theme: Biblical banquet scene
  • Dimensions: 90 x 130 cm

Questions & Answers

Is "Belshazzar" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in United Kingdom; the original work is in United States of America.

Can the image of "Belshazzar" by John Martin be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Belshazzar" by John Martin: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

How is the palette of "Belshazzar" by John Martin described?

The colors of "Belshazzar" form an earthy palette. This classification describes the dominant color families.

How can "Belshazzar" by John Martin be used in home decor?

"Belshazzar" is suggested for focal, and the recommended space is a restaurant (fine dining).

Who created "Belshazzar"?

The artist behind "Belshazzar" is John Martin. The work is catalogued under John Martin's name.

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