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Cave of Jeremiah, Jerusalem

Selina Bracebridge

1825

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior

Dominant colour

Cave of Jeremiah, Jerusalem is a 1825 watercolor by Selina Bracebridge, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Selina Bracebridge
When & what style?: 1825 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a dim, rocky cave opening. The walls are rough and uneven, with patches of light hitting the surface. A few jagged rocks and a small ledge sit at the entrance, leading into the shadowy space beyond. The artist used soft watercolors to suggest light and texture, making the cave feel cool and mysterious. The signature reads "Cave of Jeremiah, Jerusalem," hinting at a biblical story. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.

The story of this work

Overview

The *Cave of Jeremiah, Jerusalem* by Selina Bracebridge, painted in 1825, was acquired with support from The Art Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund, Shell International, and the Friends of the V&A.

Read the full account in the museum source.