Beauvais 1854

"Beauvais" (1854) is a watercolour painting by John Ruskin, the influential English art critic, writer, and social commentator. The artwork depicts a dramatic and atmospheric sky, dominated by large, dark clouds and a burst of light that radiates from the upper left corner. This captivating work exemplifies Ruskin's deep interest in natural phenomena and his dedication to capturing the beauty and grandeur of the natural world.