Karl Friedrich Schinkel - Dom über einer Stadt (1830)

  

Source: Alte Pinakothek

"Dom über einer Stadt" (English: "Cathedral above a Town") is a painting by the German architect and painter Karl Friedrich Schinkel, completed in 1830. The painting portrays a view of a medieval city dominated by a towering Gothic cathedral, with figures and buildings in the foreground adding to the sense of depth and perspective.

Schinkel was a leading figure in the neoclassical movement in Germany, and "Dom über einer Stadt" represents a departure from his usual style, as he incorporates elements of romanticism and medievalism into the work. The painting is known for its dramatic lighting and the precision of its architectural details.

Today, "Dom über einer Stadt" is part of the collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, where it is admired for its striking and evocative portrayal of medieval architecture and city life.