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Dome of the Rock with Fish Symbols - shown to scale
Ammar Al-Nahhas

Dome of the Rock with Fish Symbols, 2018

Estimated price$2,100 – $3,900

Acrylic On Canvas

80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in

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About the work

The iconic golden dome of the Dome of the Rock rises against a pale grey background, its vivid blue tiled walls rendered in bold expressive brushstrokes. Surrounding the sacred structure are suspended golden fish forms and scattered blue fragments, lending the composition a layered symbolic atmosphere.

Ammar Al-Nahhas (Syria, 1976–present).

Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 80 cm, 2018.

Part of the permanent collection of the Hindiyeh Museum of Arts, Jordan. One of a kind.

Medium
Size
80 × 80 cm | 31.5 × 31.5 in
Year
2018
Rarity
Unique
Certificate of authenticity
Included
Genre
Colours
Blue, Brown, Grey
Location
Amman, Jordan

About the artist

Ammar Al-Nahhas — Acrylic On Canvas, 80 × 80 cm (representative image)
Ammar Al-Nahhas

Syria, b. 1976

Ammar Al-Nahhas (عمار النحاس), born in 1976 in Syria, is a contemporary artist recognized for his evocative paintings that often explore themes of memory, displacement, and the human condition. Working primarily in oil on canvas, Al-Nahhas’s style is characterized by expressive brushwork and a nuanced palette, blending figurative and abstract elements to convey emotional depth. His work frequently reflects the complexities of Syrian identity and the broader experiences of conflict and migration, resonating with both regional and international audiences.

Al-Nahhas has exhibited in several notable institutions and galleries across the Middle East and Europe. His paintings have been featured in group and solo exhibitions, including shows at Ayyam Gallery, a prominent platform for contemporary Middle Eastern artists. His works have also appeared in institutional settings such as the Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris, underscoring his growing international profile. On the secondary market, Al-Nahhas’s paintings have been offered at reputable auction houses, including Bonhams, where his pieces have attracted collectors interested in contemporary Syrian art. Through his artistic practice, Ammar Al-Nahhas continues to contribute to the evolving narrative of Syrian contemporary art, drawing attention to both personal and collective histories.

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Acrylic

A fast-drying, water-based paint developed in the twentieth century. Versatile and vivid, it can mimic oil or watercolor and suits bold, flat color — a favourite of many contemporary artists across the region.
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Expressionism

Art that prioritizes emotion and inner experience over realistic depiction, using distortion, bold color, and energetic mark-making. In the region it gave modern artists a language for memory, displacement, and identity.
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