Artwork
Convent of the Terra-Santa, Nazareth
Convent of the Terra-Santa, Nazareth 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.
- Accession no.
- 1927.94
About this work
Overview
Convent of the Terra-Santa, Nazareth is a print created by David Roberts in 1839, documenting the architectural and cultural landscape of Nazareth.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hillside town with white buildings, a tower, and dome, set against a distant sea. Figures are shown in various poses, including two on a ledge and a group on a flat roof, capturing a serene moment.
Technique & Style
Roberts' work is characterized by its attention to light and dry, earthy colors, with soft shadows and warm tones. The scene is rendered in a detailed and observational style, typical of Orientalist art.
History & Provenance
David Roberts traveled through the Near East between 1838 and 1840, producing works that established his reputation as a leading Orientalist artist. He was elected Royal Academician in 1841.
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Artist
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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