Housed at Ca’ Pesaro—Galleria Internazionale d’Arte Moderna in Venice, Italy, this 19th-century masterpiece by Italian painter Ippolito Caffi captures a vivid scene of camel riders approaching the historic Damascus Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem. The painting offers a full view of the gate, showcasing Caffi’s exceptional ability to blend architectural detail with the dynamic presence of everyday life during the 1800s.
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19th-Century Depiction of Damascus Gate
A 19th-century painting of the historic Damascus Gate of Jerusalem’s Old City by Italian painter Ippolito Caffi (1843–44), oil on cardboard
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