Who painted Nablous and Gerizim?

Nablous and Gerizim was painted by William Holman Hunt in 1870.

Where can I see Nablous and Gerizim?

Nablous and Gerizim is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Nablous and Gerizim?

Nablous and Gerizim is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Nablous and Gerizim

William Holman Hunt , 1870

Nablous and Gerizim is a drawing by the Impressionist artist William Holman Hunt. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Nablous and Gerizim is a drawing by William Holman Hunt, created using pencil on paper. It depicts a landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows Mount Gerizim and Nablus, a site associated with the biblical story of Abraham's proposed sacrifice of Isaac. Hunt's interest in this narrative is well-documented.

Technique & Style

The sketch features loose, quick lines and simple pencil strokes suggesting light and shadow. The use of cross-hatching creates texture through layered lines, giving the drawing a rough, sketchy feel.

History & Provenance

Hunt likely created the drawing during his 1870 stay in Nazareth, revisiting a site he had studied in 1855. The work was later owned by his daughter Gladys Joseph and passed down through family descent.