Baalbek

About this work

This painting shows a dry, open landscape with a few travelers on horseback and donkeys. In the distance, there’s a large, ruined stone building with tall columns and crumbling walls. The sky is soft with light clouds, and the colors are mostly warm—yellows, browns, and pale blues. The travelers look small against the vast ruins, which suggest an old, abandoned city. The artist used loose, light brushstrokes to capture the scene, giving it a dreamy feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.