Herodias: Page 3, The citadel of Machaerus rose from the eastern side of the Dead Sea, on a peak of basalt, having the shape of a cone

William Walcot

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a grayscale sketch of a landscape with a large, conical structure on the right side. The structure appears to be a citadel or fortress situated on a peak of basalt. The peak is rugged and steep, with a flat top. The citadel has a flat top and is surrounded by walls with towers and battlements. Several arches are visible on the lower part of the citadel. The background features a hazy sky and a body of water, possibly a lake or sea, to the left of the citadel. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of ruggedness and grandeur, with the citadel dominating the landscape. The image is rendered in a range of grays, with darker shading used to create depth and texture. The artwork is presented on a textured surface with a light-colored border around it.