Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows: the Rainbow 1834

"Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows: the Rainbow" is a mezzotint print by David Lucas, created in 1834. The print depicts Salisbury Cathedral in the distance, framed by a rainbow in a dramatic, cloudy sky. The foreground features a wagon crossing a stream, with figures and animals adding a sense of scale and life to the scene. This piece is part of a series of prints that captured the romantic aesthetic of the English countryside in the 19th century. The print, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, captures the grandeur of the cathedral and its serene surroundings, appealing to both art and history enthusiasts.