Artwork

Interior of the Golden Gate Jerusalem

Interior of the Golden Gate Jerusalem, by John Fulleylove, 1901
Interior of the Golden Gate Jerusalem, by John Fulleylove, 1901

Interior of the Golden Gate Jerusalem is a drawing by John Fulleylove. It dates from 1901 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Interior of the Golden Gate Jerusalem is a drawing depicting the interior of a historic gate in Jerusalem. The work is a detailed representation of the gate's architecture.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows the interior of the Golden Gate, a significant structure in Jerusalem, with a high domed ceiling and tall columns. The artist has captured the grandeur and historical significance of the site through the use of detailed archways and columns.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of lines and shading techniques to create depth and texture in the drawing. The foreground is rendered in greater detail than the background, contributing to the overall sense of grandeur and history.

History & Provenance

The drawing was created in connection with the 1902 publication 'The Holy Land Painted by John Fulleylove' and was likely exhibited at The Fine Art Society the same year. It was later acquired from a dealer in Portobello Road around 1967.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Fulleylove

John Fulleylove (1845–1908) was an English artist, born in Leicester.