Asher B. Durand (American, 1796-1886)
God's Judgement Upon Gog,
c. 1851-1852
Oil on canvas, 60-3/4 x 50-1/2 inches
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

This oil on canvas painting was inspired by the Old Testament wherein Ezekiel foretells God's destruction of Gog, the infidel prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal. In the painting, Ezekiel, standing on the lower left promontory, calls forth at God's command predatory birds and wild beasts to devour Gog's troops. The troops fill the valley; the birds sweep down from the sky and the wild beasts, seen in the foreground, approach the troops.

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