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The Hittite rock sanctuary of Yazilikaya

Isidore Justin Severin Taylor

1830

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

The Hittite rock sanctuary of Yazilikaya is a 1830 watercolor by Isidore Justin Severin Taylor, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Isidore Justin Severin Taylor
When & what style?: 1830 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky hillside with a small group of people standing below. The rocks are rough and jagged, with some carvings on the cliff face. The sky above is light with soft clouds, and the scene looks dry and sunlit. The people seem to be exploring or studying the carvings. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the rough texture of the rocks and the distant hills. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style often focused on nature and ancient mysteries.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing of the Hittite rock sanctuary of Yazılıkaya, attributed to Isidore Justin Severin Taylor, was formerly part of the collection of the Duc de Montpensier, where it was listed as item number 42 in the original catalogue.

Read the full account in the museum source.