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John Martin, 1789–1854

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still

ca. 1840
David Roberts, 1796–1864

Edinburgh from the Castle

1847
Accessible in the Study Room
John Martin, 1789–1854

Joshua Commanding the Sun to Stand Still

1818

1080 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut

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