Large 20th century oil painting of Jerusalem

Large 20th century oil painting of Jerusalem
Continental, 20th Century
Canvas: Height 63cm, width 96cm
Frame: Height 80cm, width 111cm, depth 6cm
 
This is an evocative Orientalist oil painting dated 1922, portraying a panoramic view of Jerusalem. The composition is anchored by the Dome of the Rock, positioned on the Temple Mount at the heart of the Old City. Surrounding structures are carefully detailed in the foreground, while the eye is drawn beyond to cultivated fields, distant hills, and further temples that fade into the horizon.
 
The artist’s choice of a warm, natural colour scheme lends the scene a timeless atmosphere. Accents of red highlight key architectural features, while the clear blue sky casts a gentle radiance over the city, balancing the earthier tones below.
Presented in a decorative giltwood frame, the work is inscribed in two places: ‘Jerusalem’ appears at the upper left, and the artist’s signature ‘J.C.N. 1922’ is placed discreetly at the bottom right.
 
This finely executed painting offers both historical charm and artistic elegance, making it a distinguished addition to any serious collection of Orientalist or early 20th-century art.