Why it matters
Salisbury Cathedral rises beyond the River Nadder, with a rainbow as a symbol of hope after a storm. Constable painted it three years after the death of his wife Maria.
Did you know?
- It was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1831.
- He kept working on it in 1833 and 1834.
- It has been called the climax of his career.
Based on the Wikipedia article Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (CC BY-SA 4.0).
