Fountain at Jerusalem near the House of Dives
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows an old stone courtyard with arched doorways. The walls are rough and dark, but sunlight hits the ground in one spot. A tall column stands near a small window with bars. The floor is uneven stones, and there’s a niche with a carving in the wall. The artist focused on shadows and light to show worn-out buildings. This style was common in drawings from travels. Look up Romanticism to see more works like this.
