Santa Lucia, A Convent near Caserta c. 1795

"Santa Lucia, A Convent near Caserta" is a watercolor painting created by J.M.W. Turner around 1795. It depicts a convent nestled amongst rolling hills and dense foliage, a hallmark of Turner's early landscape style. The soft, hazy atmosphere and delicate washes of color create a sense of tranquility and serenity, characteristic of the Romantic movement in art. The painting highlights Turner's early mastery of watercolor, a technique he would later develop and refine throughout his career.