The artwork, titled “Baalbek. The Circular Temple,” was created by the artist David Roberts. It belongs to the art movements of Romanticism and Orientalism, and the genre of the artwork is cityscape.
In the artwork, a historic and ancient structure is prominently depicted in the foreground, showcasing the grandeur and decay of the Circular Temple in Baalbek. The temple, with its majestic columns, stands amid a desolate landscape, where remnants of its former glory are scattered around. The scene captures the essence of the Romanticism movement, emphasizing the sublime and picturesque qualities of the ruins. In the distance, a larger, more intact building can be seen, adding depth to the composition. A group of figures in traditional attire is gathered in the right foreground, infusing a sense of life and cultural context into the scene. The overall tone of the artwork evokes a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the ancient past.
