Convent of Mar Saba

1857

James Robertson and Felice Beato

Associated Names
James Robertson

Artist, British, 1813 - 1888

Felice Beato

Artist, British, born Venice, 1832 - 1909

The image shows an ancient architectural complex in a rugged landscape. The structures are built with stone, showcasing rectangular forms and arches. The color palette is dominated by earthy tones like browns, beiges, and grays. The buildings are integrated into the surroundings, with natural rock formations blending harmoniously with the structures.

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Artwork overview


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Lee Gallery, Winchester, MA); (Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York), 1998; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by unknown hand, bottom center in graphite: N1001✓; bottom right in blue ink: Convent of Mar Saba; on verso, by unknown hand, top right in graphite: Q1360

Wikidata ID

Q64155541

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