Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds 1820 - 1830

John Constable's "Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop's Grounds" is a Romantic landscape painting completed between 1820 and 1830. The piece depicts a pastoral scene in front of the historic Salisbury Cathedral in England, with the iconic spire reaching towards the sky, surrounded by a verdant field, a small stream, and grazing cattle. The composition emphasizes the interplay of nature and human structures, showcasing Constable's signature style of capturing the natural world with an intimate and expressive touch. Now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this painting exemplifies Constable's exploration of light, color, and the beauty of the English countryside.