Convent of St.Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839, plate 118 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe 1806-85 pub.1849

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"Convent of St. Catherine with Mount Horeb, February 19th 1839, plate 118 from Volume III of The Holy Land" is an exquisite engraving by Louis Haghe, a prominent Belgian lithographer and watercolorist, who lived from 1806 to 1885. This particular work was published in 1849 by David Roberts, a renowned Scottish painter known for his detailed and picturesque representations of the Middle East and North Africa. The engraving is part of Roberts' monumental series "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia," which is celebrated for its artistic and historical significance.

The series, comprising multiple volumes, captures the essence of the Holy Land and surrounding regions during the mid-19th century, a period when Western interest in the Middle East was burgeoning. Roberts' works are noted for their meticulous attention to detail, vibrant compositions, and the ability to convey the grandeur and mystique of the landscapes and architectural marvels he encountered during his travels.

The engraving "Convent of St. Catherine with Mount Horeb" specifically depicts the ancient Monastery of Saint Catherine, located at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. This monastery is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It holds immense religious significance for Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, being traditionally associated with the biblical Mount Horeb where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

Roberts visited the site during his extensive travels in the region, and his depiction of the monastery and the surrounding rugged landscape of Mount Horeb is both a work of art and a historical document. The engraving by Louis Haghe, based on Roberts' original sketches, is a testament to the collaborative effort between artist and engraver, capturing the serene yet imposing presence of the monastery amidst the stark desert terrain.

The publication of this work in 1849 brought the remote and sacred site to the attention of a wider European audience, contributing to the 19th-century fascination with the Orient and the biblical lands. Today, Roberts' and Haghe's works remain highly regarded for their artistic merit and their role in documenting the cultural and historical landscapes of the Middle East during that era.

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