David Roberts Collection (#3)

Convent of St. Saba, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Convent of St. Saba, 1839

Fountain of Siloam, Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Fountain of Siloam, Valley of Jehoshaphat, 1839

Fountain of Job, Valley of Hinnom, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Fountain of Job, Valley of Hinnom, 1839

Wells of Moses, Wilderness of Tyh, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Wells of Moses, Wilderness of Tyh, 1839

Fountain at Cana, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Fountain at Cana, 1839

The Dead Sea Looking Towards Moab, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
The Dead Sea Looking Towards Moab, 1839

The Convent of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai, Looking towards the Plain of the Encampment, 1839

Citadel of Jerusalem, without the Walls, Tower of David, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British)
Citadel of Jerusalem, without the Walls, Tower of David, 1839

Christian Church of St. George at Ludd, ancient Lydda, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British)
Christian Church of St. George at Ludd, ancient Lydda, 1839

Chapel of Elijah on Mount Horeb, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Chapel of Elijah on Mount Horeb, 1839

Citadel of Sidon, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Citadel of Sidon, 1839

Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 1839

Christian and Mahomedan Chapels on the Summit of Sinai, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British)
Christian and Mahomedan Chapels on the Summit of Sinai, 1839

Chapel of the Convent of St. Saba, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Chapel of the Convent of St. Saba, 1839

Port of Tyre, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Port of Tyre, 1839

Bethany, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Bethany, 1839

Banks of the Jordan, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Banks of the Jordan, 1839

Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, 1839

Jerusalem from the North, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jerusalem from the North, 1839

Jerusalem from the South, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jerusalem from the South, 1839

Jericho, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jericho, 1839

Jaffa, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jaffa, 1839

Bethlehem, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Bethlehem, 1839

Entrance to Petra, the Theatre, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Entrance to Petra, the Theatre, 1839

Encampment of Pilgrims, Jericho, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Encampment of Pilgrims, Jericho, 1839

Eleutheropolis or the modern Beit-Jibrin, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Eleutheropolis or the modern Beit-Jibrin, 1839

Entrance to Nablus, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Entrance to Nablus, 1839

Gate of Damascus, Jerusalem, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Gate of Damascus, Jerusalem, 1839

Gebil Hor. Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British)
Gebil Hor. Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra, 1839

Gaza, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Gaza, 1839

Approach to Petra, an Ancient Watch Tower Commanding the Valley of El Chor, 1839. Creator
Approach to Petra, an Ancient Watch Tower Commanding the Valley of El Chor, 1839

Ashdod, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Ashdod, 1839

Ascent to the Summit of Sinai, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Ascent to the Summit of Sinai, 1839

Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839

David Roberts (Honda) 2013 Classic TT Lap of Honour

The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. Creator: Edward John Roberts
The Gothic Towers of Ellfeld, c1834. The tower of the 14th-century Electoral Castle at Eltville (or Elfeld) on the River Rhine in Germany

Baalbec, 1841, (1922). Creator: David Roberts
Baalbec, 1841, (1922). The Gateway to the Great Temple at Baalbec, 19th century depiction of Roman ruins at the ancient site of Baalbek in the Lebanon

Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1862, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Venice, 1862, (c1902). After a painting in the Museums Sheffield collection. Commonly known as the Salute (which means health )

Debarkation at Westminster Bridge on Lord Mayors Day, London, c1836. Showing the Lord Mayors Procession at Westminster Hall, with boats in the water

View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1840. Artist: David Roberts
View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Pauls Cathedral, London, 1840. Also showing traffic on the bridge and boats on the River Thames

The Lord Mayors Show at Westminster, 1830. Artist: David Roberts
The Lord Mayors Show at Westminster, 1830. The Lord Mayors procession along the River Thames showing the City State Barge with Westminster Abbey

The Forum, Rome. Artist: David Roberts
The Forum, Rome, 1859

SS Giovanni e Paolo, Venice. Artist: David Roberts
Interior view of SS Giovanni e Paolo, Venice with figures, 1864

Convent of St Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839 (1849). The Greek Orthodox St Catherines Monastery stands at the foot of the mountain where, according to the Bible

Interview with the Viceroy of Egypt at his palace, Alexandria, Egypt, May 12th 1839, (19th century). From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 3, by David Roberts

Temple of Sobek and Horuss at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Sanctury of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Sanctuary of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

View from under the portico of the Temple at Denderah, Egypt, 19th century. Artist
View from under the portico of the Temple at Denderah, Egypt, 19th century. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera was probably built in the 1st century BC in the late Ptolemaic period

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David Roberts, a British artist born in 1796, was renowned for his breathtaking depictions of architectural wonders and landscapes from around the world. His artistic talent and keen eye for detail allowed him to capture the essence of each location he visited. One of his notable works is the "Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, " a tinted lithograph created between 1842-1849. In this piece, Roberts skillfully portrays the grandeur and intricate design of this ancient temple, transporting viewers back in time to experience its majesty. Another masterpiece by Roberts is "El Deir Petra" from 1839. This painting showcases the famous rock-cut architecture found in Petra, Jordan. With meticulous brushstrokes and vibrant colors, he brings to life the awe-inspiring beauty hidden within these ancient structures. In "Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, " also painted in 1839, Roberts captures a serene moment amidst bustling streets. The fountain becomes a focal point as locals gather around it, providing insight into daily life during that era. Roberts' work extends beyond religious sites; he also explores natural wonders such as "The Dead Sea. " Through W Miller's artistry depicting this iconic body of water during the 19th century, we can almost feel its unique buoyancy and witness its captivating landscape firsthand. His attention to detail is evident even in smaller-scale pieces like "St. Pierre Caen" or "The High Altar of Church SS Giovanni e Paolo Venice. " These watercolor paintings showcase his ability to convey both architectural precision and atmospheric ambiance with delicate strokes on paper. Among his many travels was Jerusalem in 1839 where he captured various scenes including Caiaphas looking towards Mount Carmel or an entrance to Tombs of Kings Jerusalem. Each artwork tells a story through their composition and use of color – transporting us back centuries ago while preserving history for future generations.