Artwork
Convent of St. Saba
Convent of St. Saba is a print by the Romanticist artist David Roberts. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Convent of St.
About this work
Overview
Convent of St. Saba is a print created by David Roberts in 1839, showcasing his skill in depicting the Near East. The work is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a cliffside with a white convent built into the rocks, where a group of robed figures gather on a ledge. The scene conveys a sense of serenity, with the convent nestled in the rugged landscape.
Technique & Style
Roberts' use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, while his attention to architectural and landscape detail lends realism to the scene.
History & Provenance
The print stems from Roberts' extensive travels in the Near East between 1838 and 1840, which informed his series of lithographs and oil paintings. Roberts was elected a Royal Academician in 1841.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and…
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