The Cloister of Santa Maria di Gesù at Palermo
1835
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 41.8 x 53.2 cm (16 7/16 x 20 15/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Accession Number
2000.62.1
Art Historical Context
In the heart of Palermo's historic landscape, Anton Hallmann's *The Cloister of Santa Maria di at Palermo* (1835) captures the serene architectural beauty of this Sicilian monastery. Created during the early 19th century, European artists often traveled to Italy to document medieval and Renaissance sites, Hallmann's graphite drawing offers a precise yet evocative view of the cloister's, columns, and shadowed walkways. Measuring 41.8 x 53.2 cm, it reflects the era's fascination with Southern Europe's ancient monasteries, blending Romantic wanderlust with meticulous observation. Rendered in gra...
About the Artist
Anton Hallmann · 1812–1845
German, Hannover 1812–1845 Livorno