View of Bethlehem at Night | Josef Langl | 19th Century 18th Century windswept field

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Black and dull browns are also prominent

Provenance: Sotheby’s

John Singer Sargent was an American expatriate artist

View of Bethlehem at Night | Josef Langl | 19th Century 18th Century windswept fieldThe painting "View of Bethlehem at Night" by Josef Langl (1843 1916) portrays a nocturnal scene of the ancient city of Bethlehem. Under the moonlit sky, the city is cast in deep shadows and soft light, highlighting the contours of the buildings and the winding paths. A comet streaks through the sky, adding a sense of momentous occasion or omen to the atmosphere. In the foreground, a group of travelers on camels, possibly representing pilgrims or the