Art information
- Creator: David Roberts
- Date Created: 1839
- Style: Romanticism, Orientalism
- Genre: Cityscape
- Medium: Lithograph
"The Gates of Jerusalem" specifically focuses on the city's gates, which were an important part of its fortifications and a symbol of its identity as a city. Roberts' lithographs showcase the different architectural styles and decorative elements of the gates, from the ornate Damascus Gate to the simpler Dung Gate. Today, "The Gates of Jerusalem" is regarded as an important historical and artistic document of Jerusalem's past, offering a unique window into the city's architecture and culture during the 19th century.