Artwork

Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel

Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, by David Roberts, 1839
Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, by David Roberts, 1839

Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel is a print by the Romanticist artist David Roberts. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel is a 1839 print by David Roberts, a Scottish artist known for documenting his travels in the Near East.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene landscape with a rocky beach, a shipwreck, and a distant town on a hill, evoking a sense of calmness and distance.

Technique & Style

Roberts achieved a quiet atmosphere through his use of light and muted colors, suggesting a calm day transitioning into evening.

Context

This work is part of Roberts' broader documentation of Egyptian and Levantine landscapes, reflecting his extensive travels and interest in the region's sites.

Artist & collection

Portrait of David Roberts

Artist

David Roberts

David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and…

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