Who painted Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem?

Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem was painted by Auguste Salzmann in 1854.

Where can I see Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem?

Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem?

Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem

Auguste Salzmann , 1854

Tomb of the Virgin, Jerusalem is a photography by the Impressionist artist Auguste Salzmann. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1996.10
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

This 1854 photograph by Auguste Salzmann captures a detailed view of the doorway to the Tomb of the Virgin in Jerusalem, focusing on its architectural elements and texture.

Technique & Style

Salzmann's image is characterized by its extreme close-up composition, omitting the surrounding building and context to emphasize the abstract qualities of the stone surface.

History & Provenance

The photograph was commissioned by the French Ministry of Public Instruction to support the theories of antiquarian Louis Félicien de Saulcy regarding the dating of ancient ruins in Jerusalem.

Context

Salzmann's approach differed from that of his contemporaries, who typically documented entire buildings; instead, he used a focused, detail-oriented method to substantiate specific historical arguments.