Well of Joab, Jerusalem
1813 (?)-aft 1865) James Robertson (British
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1813 (?)-aft 1865) James Robertson (British
1857
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a deep stone well in Jerusalem. It’s shaded by lush greenery with a donkey and a few people nearby. The light picks out the rough texture of the old stones. It’s actually a photo, not a painting. James Robertson took it in 1857 using a new wet-collodion process. The photo captures a quiet moment at a historic spot. This is one of the first high-quality photos of Jerusalem. Check out more photos by the same artist. artist: James Robertson (British, 1813 (?)-aft 1865)
