David Roberts Collection (#4)

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

Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Temple of Edfu, ancient Apollinopolis, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god Horus, the temple at Edfu was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period

Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria, Egypt, 19th century. Probably the best-known ancient monument still standing in Alexandria, the pilliar actually has nothing to do with Pompey but was erected in 293 AD

Excavated temple of Gyrshe, Nubia, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated temple of Gyrshe, Nubia, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. Artist
Central avenue of the Great Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia Vol 1 by David Roberts

Detail of the Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, December 4th 1838 (1846). Artist
Detail of the Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, December 4th 1838 (1846). Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
View through the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

View from under the Portico of Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt, 1846. Plate 32 from Vol 1 of Egypt and Nubia by David Roberts

Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Excavated Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. View of the Temple of Abu Simbel, built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC) and dedicated to the sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Artist
The Colossi of Memnon, at Thebes, during the Inundation, Egypt, c1845. Two 70ft/21m stone statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) that stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, c1845. Colossal statues inside the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Artist
Front elevation of the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt, 1849. Colossal statues at the entrance to the Temple of Abu Simbel built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Great Court of Heidelberg, 1834. Artist: Henry Winkles
The Great Court of Heidelberg, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

The Church of St. Maria. Cologne, 1834. Artist: James Redaway
The Church of St. Maria. Cologne, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

The Ruins of Rheinfels, 1834. Artist: William Radclyffe
The Ruins of Rheinfels, 1834. After David Roberts (1796-1864). From The Pilgrims of the Rhine, by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. [Saunders & Otley, London, 1834]

Tower of Niederlahnstein, 19th cenrury. Artist: Edward Goodall
Tower of Niederlahnstein, 19th century. After David Roberts (1796?1864). [Saunders & Otley, London]

Tower of the Church of San Nicholas de la Villa, Cordova, 1834. Artist: David Roberts
Tower of the Church of San Nicholas de la Villa, Cordova, 1834. Painting held at The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXI. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

The Circular Window of the Hall of Winchester House (Winchester Palace), Southwark, 1835, (1912). Artist: David Roberts
The Circular Window of the Hall of Winchester House (Winchester Palace), Southwark, 1835, (1912). From London - South of the Thames, by Sir Walter Besant. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1912]

The Tower of the Church of San Nicolas de la Villa, Cordoba, 1834. Artist: David Roberts
The Tower of the Church of San Nicolas de la Villa, Cordoba, 1834. Painting held at The Hepworth Wakefield, West Yorkshire

The British Nave at the Great Exhibition of 1851, The Crystal Palace, c1854
The British Nave at the Great Exhibition of 1854, The Crystal Palace, c1851. Illustrations from Dickinsons Comprehensive Pictures of the Great Exhibition of 1851

The Stone of Unction, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
The Stone of Unction, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]

Tomb of Zechariah, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
Tomb of Zechariah, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]

The Fountain of Job, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
The Fountain of Job, 1855. From The Holy Land, with historical notes by George Croly. vol. 1 (of 6 ), Jerusalem and Gaililee. [Day & Son, London, 1855]

Interior of a cave temple, Ellora, Maharashtra, India, 19th century (1956). Ellora is famous for its rock temples, a series of caves carved out of the rocky hillside, one and a quarter miles long

The Gate of El Metwalli, Cairo, Egypt, c1829 (1956). The gate was built by the Fatimids in the 1090s. A print from Places, a volume about the origin and early history of many things

Ancient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. Artist: Finden
Ancient Temple at Kunkhul, With a Madrissa or Ancient College in the Background. A print from The Faiths of the World, A Dictionary of All Religions and Religious Sects, Volume II

The Departure of the Israelites, 19th century. Artist: R Hinshelwood
The Departure of the Israelites, 19th century. Rendering of the biblical story of the Israelites leaving Egypt

The Lower Pool of Siloam, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
The Lower Pool of Siloam, 1855

The Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
The Tower of David, Jerusalem, Israel, 1855. The Tower of David is an ancient citadel located near the Jaffa Gate entrance to the Old City of Jerusalem

Upper fountain of Siloam, 1855. Artist: David Roberts
Upper fountain of Siloam, 1855

The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, 1840s, (1900)

The Land of Egypt, 1862. Artist: M Jackson
The Land of Egypt, 1862. The Colossi of Memnon at Thebes are monumental Ancient Egyptian seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 April 1862)

The Convent of St Saba, Wilderness of Engadi, Holy Land, 19th century. Artist: J Horsburgh
The Convent of St Saba, Wilderness of Engadi, Holy Land, 19th century. View of the dramatically situated Mar Saba Monastery in the West Bank, near Bethlehem and Jerusalem

Medinet Abou, Thebes, 8th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
Medinet Abou, Thebes, 8th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC. From Egypt and Nubia (Volume 2)

Lateral View of the Temple called Typhonaeum at Dendera, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Lateral View of the Temple called Typhonaeum at Dendera, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

At Luxor, Thebes, Upper Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
At Luxor, Thebes, Upper Egypt, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia (Volume 1). From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Louis Haghe
Medinet Abou, Thebes, 5th December 1832, Egypt, 19th century. The mortuary temple of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses III, built in the 12th century BC

The Dromos or Central Hall of the Great Temple of Amun, Karnak, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Dromos or Central Hall of the Great Temple of Amun, Karnak, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 2. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Entrance to the Tombs of the kings of Thebes, Bab-el-Malouk, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Entrance to the Tombs of the kings of Thebes, Bab-el-Malouk, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Karnac, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Karnac, 19th century

Entrance to the Cave of Beni Hassan, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Entrance to the Cave of Beni Hassan, 19th century

Philae, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Philae, 1838

Pyramids, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Pyramids, 19th century. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia, 1838. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

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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.