John Martin Fine Art Print: The Destruction of Pharaoh’s Host

The Destruction of Pharaoh’s Host reduces an army to specks beneath an immense sea and sky. Moses stands with his staff raised as the returning waters of the Red Sea overwhelm Pharaoh’s soldiers, horses and chariots. The blood-red light on the horizon and the broad sweep of dark cloud make the scene feel both miraculous and terrifying.

Executed in 1836, this large exhibition watercolour is now in the J. Paul Getty Museum. Martin used watercolour, bodycolour and touches of oil to push the medium towards the visual force of a large oil painting. The tiny pyramids on the horizon underline the message: Egyptian power, however monumental, has become insignificant before the event described in Exodus.

The panoramic composition and dramatic red-black palette make this a striking choice for wide walls, particularly in studies, dining rooms and living spaces. Available as a fine art print, framed print or canvas panel in multiple sizes, with free UK delivery.

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Rolled canvas options have an additional white border of approximately 2.5 inches (7cm) on all 4 sides to aid stretching.

Ready to hang canvas panels are stretched on 1.5 inch deep solid pine frames from sustainable forestry sources. The image is mirrored on all 4 sides to give an aesthetically pleasing finish.

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