John Martin was a British Romantic painter, engraver, and illustrator renowned for his dramatic, apocalyptic landscapes and biblical scenes. His works are marked by sweeping compositions, grandiose scale,... View More

John Martin was a British Romantic painter, engraver, and illustrator renowned for his dramatic, apocalyptic landscapes and biblical scenes. His works are marked by sweeping compositions, grandiose scale, and a fascination with divine judgment and catastrophe.

Influenced by the sublime aesthetics of the Romantic era, Martin's paintings such as The Great Day of His Wrath and The Last Judgment captivated Victorian audiences and later inspired science fiction and cinematic visuals.

He was both admired and controversial in his time, and his visionary approach left a lasting impact on religious and fantasy art.