Repentance of Nineveh | John Martin | 1840 William Holbrook Beard "The Starry Night" has become

"The Starry Night" has become one of van Gogh's most famous and beloved works

this composition features a simple arrangement of oranges placed on a table or surface

The play of light and shadow on the icy surfaces creates a mesmerizing array of colors

The figures are rendered with sharp angular forms

created in 1601

Repentance of Nineveh | John Martin | 1840 William Holbrook Beard "The Starry Night" has becomeAbout the artwork: "The Repentance of Nineveh" by John Martin, completed in 1840, is a stunning portrayal of the biblical story from the Book of Jonah. In this monumental painting, Martin captures the moment when the city of Nineveh, threatened with divine judgment for its sins, repents and turns to God for mercy. The scene is filled with a sense of awe and reverence, as the inhabitants of Nineveh, from the king to the common people, gather in solemn