Artwork
Jerusalem
Jerusalem 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.
About this work
Overview
This 1839 print, Jerusalem, is a work by David Roberts, a Scottish artist known for his detailed and observational depictions of the Near East.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts the city of Jerusalem, with its domes and towers rising above stone walls, set into rocky hills. Figures in the foreground are dwarfed by the grand architecture, emphasizing the city's imposing presence.
Technique & Style
Roberts' rendering is characterized by soft colors, including light blues, browns, and greens, with a pale and cloudy sky. The scene blends the city's old buildings with the natural terrain, creating a harmonious whole.
History & Provenance
Jerusalem was created following Roberts' travels to the Near East between 1838 and 1840, which also yielded a series of lithographs. His work in the region established him as a prominent Orientalist painter, leading to his election as 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…
