{"product_id":"citadel-of-jerusalem-without-the-walls-tower-of-david-david-roberts","title":"Citadel of Jerusalem, without the Walls, Tower of David - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical lithograph by David Roberts, capturing the Citadel of Jerusalem and the Tower of David as they appeared in 1839.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print depicts the Citadel of Jerusalem, specifically the structure known as the Tower of David, as observed by David Roberts during his extensive travels through the Near East in 1839. Roberts, a Scottish painter, sought to document the architecture and atmosphere of the region with precision. His work captures the imposing stone fortifications rising above the arid terrain, rendered with a focus on structural detail and the play of light across the masonry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition places the fortress at the centre, surrounded by the rugged topography of the area outside the city walls. In the foreground, small figures and camels traverse the path, providing a sense of scale to the massive stone walls. The artist employs a muted palette, typical of his lithographic studies, which allows the architectural forms to remain the primary focus. The sky is treated with soft washes, suggesting the heat and clarity of the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberts produced these images following his return to Britain, where they were published as part of his series on the Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia. These prints were highly regarded for their accuracy and their ability to convey the character of the locations to a European audience. The work reflects the nineteenth-century interest in documenting historical sites through careful observation and technical skill. The lithographic process, often finished with hand-applied colour, preserves the delicate line work of the original sketches while adding depth to the scene. This print offers a view of Jerusalem as it appeared to travellers in the mid-nineteenth century, documenting both the physical state of the citadel and the daily life occurring in its shadow.\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=\"\/products\/jonge-man-op-klompen-young-man-in-clogs-jan-weissenbruch\" 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;\"\u003eJonge man op klompen (Young Man in Clogs) - Jan Weissenbruch — Jan Weissenbruch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/missouri-indians-karl-bodmer\" 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;\"\u003eMissouri Indians - Karl Bodmer — Karl Bodmer\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":58573922992463,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573963886927,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573963919695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573963952463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573963985231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573964017999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573964050767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573964083535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573964116303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573964149071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573964181839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573964214607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Citadel-of-Jerusalem-without-the-Walls-Tower-of-David_Poster_CompositorV1_1787795679837.jpg?v=1787795989","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/citadel-of-jerusalem-without-the-walls-tower-of-david-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}