{"product_id":"jerusalem-from-the-mount-of-olives-david-roberts","title":"Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical lithograph by David Roberts, capturing a panoramic view of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roberts, a Scottish painter, travelled to the Near East in 1839 to document the architecture and topography of the region. This work depicts the city of Jerusalem as viewed from the Mount of Olives, a vantage point that provides a comprehensive perspective of the city walls and the Dome of the Rock. The composition relies on a clear division between the foreground, where a small group of figures rests in the shade of the hillside, and the expansive, sun-drenched valley leading toward the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberts utilised a precise, observational approach to capture the arid terrain and the specific architectural details of the holy sites. The lithographic process allows for subtle gradations in tone, particularly in the rendering of the hazy, atmospheric light that blankets the distant city. The foreground figures provide a sense of scale, contrasting the human element against the vast, open geography of the region. This print is part of the broader documentation Roberts produced during his travels, which were later published in his multi-volume work, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy focusing on the interplay of light and shadow across the limestone hills, Roberts conveys the quiet, expansive nature of the site. The work avoids dramatic artifice, preferring a measured, documentary style that reflects the nineteenth-century interest in exploration and the recording of distant cultures. The muted palette of ochre, pale blue, and soft grey reinforces the dry, warm climate of the Levant. This print offers a view into the historical appearance of Jerusalem, captured with the technical skill of a draughtsman who prioritised accuracy and clarity in his depictions of foreign locales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/ruins-of-maharraka-nubia-louis-haghe\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRuins of Maharraka, Nubia - Louis Haghe — Louis Haghe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/brusa-john-frederick-lewis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBrusa - John Frederick Lewis — John Frederick Lewis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862617755983,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862648262991,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862648295759,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862648328527,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58862648361295,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Jerusalem-from-the-Mount-of-Olives_Poster_CompositorV1_1790157130693.jpg?v=1790157341","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/jerusalem-from-the-mount-of-olives-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}