The Sakrah, The Sacred Rock, Jerusalem by William Simpson (1823-1899). 1889. Watercolour and pencil. 26 by 40cm., 10½ by 15¾in. Courtesy of Sotheby's. According to the Catalogue Note, this shrine "located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem" dates from 691 CE, making it "one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture and an important landmark here: "The site's significance stems from religious traditions regarding the rock, known as the Foundation Stone, which bears great significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims." [Click on the image to enlarge it.] — Jacqueline Banerjee
Bibliography
"William Simpson's The Sakrah, The Sacred Rock, Jerusalem." Sotheby's (for the Fine Art Society). Web. 29 October 2023.
Created 28 October 2023