The Wandering Jew: The Old City
1896
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1896
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a quiet street scene with a few people walking or sitting. The buildings in the background are simple, with light-colored walls and arched windows. Trees line the street, and the sky is a soft, pale blue. The people are drawn as dark, flat shapes against the lighter background. This makes them stand out clearly, like cutouts. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and dark to create drama.
