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a watercolor painting depicts the ancient city of petra, jordan. the scene features the aldeir monastery (also known as the monastery), a large rockcut monument, set against a backdrop of towering sandstone mountains. the foreground shows a desert landscape with several figures, including individuals on camels and others standing near the monument. the painting captures the monumentality and isolation of the site, rendered in muted tones and highlighting the interplay of light and shadow on the rock formations.

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Source: Petra, Eastern End of the Valley | Cleveland Museum of Art

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Created by: Sorcerie (@fireflysorcerie)

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Created at: 2025-04-04T16:35:18.490Z

Updated at: 2025-04-04T16:35:18.490Z


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What is in the image: a watercolor painting depicts the ancient city of petra, jordan. the scene features the aldeir monastery (also known as the monastery), a large rockcut monument, set against a backdrop of towering sandstone mountains. the foreground shows a desert landscape with several figures, including individuals on camels and others standing near the monument. the painting captures the monumentality and isolation of the site, rendered in muted tones and highlighting the interplay of light and shadow on the rock formations.

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WDTagged Tags: scenery, outdoors, rock, sky, ruins, cloud, border, grass, multiple boys, cape, traditional media