{"product_id":"nazareth-the-fountain-of-the-virgin-david-roberts","title":"Nazareth: The Fountain of the Virgin - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by David Roberts depicting the Fountain of the Virgin in Nazareth, captured during his 1839 expedition to the Near East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roberts, a Scottish painter, travelled extensively through the Near East between 1838 and 1839. This work, Nazareth: The Fountain of the Virgin, originates from his sketches made during this expedition. It was later published as part of his monumental series, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, which brought the architecture and daily life of the region to a wide European audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures a scene at the traditional site of the Virgin Mary's well in Nazareth. Roberts focuses on the stone archway and the surrounding figures, who are depicted in local dress. Women carry water vessels on their heads, while men on horseback and on foot gather near the structure. The artist uses a warm, sepia-toned palette to convey the arid climate and the dusty atmosphere of the location. His draughtsmanship is precise, reflecting his background as a scene painter for theatres, which allowed him to construct architectural depth with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print demonstrates the meticulous observation characteristic of Roberts's work. He documents the textures of the stone, the folds of the garments, and the specific postures of the figures. The work functions as a visual record of mid-nineteenth-century Nazareth, providing a glimpse into the social activity surrounding a communal water source. The lithographic process, executed by Louis Haghe, preserves the tonal range of Roberts's original watercolours, ensuring that the play of light and shadow across the archway remains clear. This piece is an example of the topographical art that defined the Victorian interest in the geography and culture of the Levant.\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\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portret-van-a-siah-posh-kaffir-deenbur-john-murray\" 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;\"\u003ePortret van A Siah-Posh Kaffir Deenbur - John Murray — John Murray\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":58876288106831,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876326805839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876326838607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876326871375,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58876326904143,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nazareth_-The-Fountain-of-the-Virgin_Poster_CompositorV1_1790281056125.jpg?v=1790282087","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/nazareth-the-fountain-of-the-virgin-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}