The walls of Jericho fall down (1856)

"The walls of Jericho fall down" (1856) is a work by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld. It is listed in the Religion collection. The image is in square orientation. Religion in brief: Christian art follows long-established iconography, such as the Madonna and Child, the Annunciation, and the Crucifixion. Buddhist painting, Hindu devotional imagery, and Islamic calligraphy and ornament each have conventions of their own. Historical background, 1856: The first half of the nineteenth century moved from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, which placed emotion, nature, and the sublime at the centre of painting. The invention of lithography around 1796 and its spread in these decades made printed images cheaper and more varied.

"The walls of Jericho fall down" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A square format is flexible and works well on its own or as part of a grid on a gallery wall. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.

German, 1794–1872

If you like the visual language of Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, explore more works by the same artist in our collection.