Cassandra in the Temple of Minerva
1797
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1797
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Richard Westall painted *Cassandra in the Temple of Minerva* in 1797. It’s a watercolour from the Romanticism movement, now at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Critics argued over Westall’s work. He joined the Royal Academy for his oils but was better known for delicate watercolours like this one. The tiny brushstrokes and sharp lines show his early training as an engraver. Over time, the paint has faded but the detail remains. Look up the artist Westall, Richard R.A.
