Jerusalem 

Konstantin Gorbatov captured Jerusalem in a painting, dominated by its walls and bathed in soft blues and yellows. Notice how the walls of Jerusalem stand prominently, a motif echoing ancient fortifications, barriers, and the very idea of a sacred enclosure. In medieval art, walled cities often symbolized the 'City of God,' a celestial Jerusalem, promising spiritual security. These walls remind us of those we build around ourselves, both physically and emotionally, to protect what we hold sacred. It is a recurring theme, a longing for safety, and a connection to something eternal. The scene evokes a sense of yearning, for a protected, sacred space, a deep-seated desire that surfaces time and again in our collective consciousness. This symbol, the walled city, continues its journey through art, evolving but always resonating with our primal need for shelter and meaning.