Petra, March 7th 1839, plate 92 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe 1806-85 pub. 1849

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"Petra, March 7th 1839, plate 92 from Volume III of The Holy Land, engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) and published in 1849, is a significant work by the renowned Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864). This lithograph is part of Roberts' ambitious project, "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia," which was one of the most elaborate ventures of nineteenth-century publishing and marked a pivotal moment in the visual representation of the Middle East to the Western world. The work depicts the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, renowned for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, capturing the awe-inspiring entrance to the city through the Siq and the iconic view of Al-Khazneh ('The Treasury').

David Roberts, a painter of historical landscapes, embarked on a journey to the Holy Land in 1838, aiming to document the landscapes, architecture, and people of the region. His meticulous sketches and paintings from this journey formed the basis for the lithographs produced in collaboration with the Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe. "Petra, March 7th 1839" stands out for its detailed rendering and dramatic use of light and shadow, characteristics that are emblematic of Roberts' artistic vision. The work not only showcases Roberts' skill as a draftsman but also reflects the Victorian era's fascination with the Orient and the burgeoning field of archaeology.

The publication of "The Holy Land" was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, appealing to the Victorian appetite for exotic landscapes and biblical history. It also played a crucial role in shaping Western perceptions of the Middle East. The series, including the Petra lithograph, was influential in popularizing travel to the Holy Land and contributed to the early development of tourism in the region. Today, Roberts' works are celebrated for their historical value and artistic merit, offering a window into the 19th-century encounter between the West and the Middle East."

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