Ruin near Arimathea

Unknown

1845

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural tower

About this work

This watercolor shows a tall, weathered stone tower standing alone. The walls are rough, with arched windows near the top. Light grass and a few bushes grow at its base, while the sky above is soft and pale. The tower looks old and worn, like it’s been standing for centuries. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to keep it simple and dreamy. Next, check out the Romanticism movement for more paintings like this.