Devil’s Bridge, Saint Gotthard’s Pass c. 1804

"Devil’s Bridge, Saint Gotthard’s Pass" is a watercolor painting by Joseph Mallord William Turner, created circa 1804. The painting depicts a dramatic scene of a mountain pass with a rainbow arcing across the sky, highlighting Turner's fascination with the sublime forces of nature. The composition features a bridge, suggesting a historical significance of the location. Turner’s style, characterized by its painterly approach, captures the light and atmosphere of the scene, emphasizing the power and beauty of the natural world.