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Belshazzar's Feast (First Plate)

June 1, 1826

Medium

Mezzotint with etching; proof

About John Martin

1789–1854 • United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandKingdom of Great BritainUnited Kingdom

Instrumental in the formation of the Society of British Artists. Painted large compositions of biblical and historical subjects. Comment on works: History; Landscapes

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