THE HOLY LAND Yesterday And Today, Lithographs And Diaries

Discover  The Holy Land, one of the most fascinating regions on earth! In the early months of 1839, David Roberts journeyed through the Sinai Peninsula, Petra, Jerusalem, Palestine, Lebanon's coasts, and Baalbec, returning to England to create a captivating series of lithographs showcasing the area's beauty. This oversized, full-color volume, like its companion, Egypt: Yesterday and Today, features the original plates from the first edition arranged chronologically, accompanied by commentary and excerpts from David Roberts' journal. Each of Roberts' illustrations is paired with a photograph capturing the same scene over a century and a half later. The Holy Land provides a remarkable glimpse into Roberts' artistic prowess, offering a poignant form of time travel that uncovers both new and ancient wonders in one of the world's most intriguing regions. David Roberts was one of the most acclaimed landscape painters of his time. He made an extended trip to Egypt and the Holy Land, during which he made the series of drawings that brought him lasting fame Out Of Print. Condition: Fine Minus. All corners are  softly bumped. Tears and creases at corners.