Convent of St. Saba, April 4th 1839 (Engedi)
London: F.G. Moon. View. Tinted lithograph. Image including text measures 15" x 19 7/8", sheet measures 16.75" x 23.75". Dramatic view overlooking the Greek Orthodox Convent or Monastery of St. Saba near Bethlehem, from David Roberts' "Views in the Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia". Born in Scotland, Roberts (1796-1864) gained renown as a landscape artist from documenting his extensive travels through Spain and the Near and Middle East. His most well known work, "Views in the Holy..... More