{"product_id":"the-pool-of-bethesda-david-roberts","title":"The Pool of Bethesda - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1839 lithograph by David Roberts depicting the historic Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, capturing the architectural scale and atmosphere of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roberts, a Scottish painter known for his extensive travels through the Near East, produced this depiction of the Pool of Bethesda during his expedition to the Holy Land in 1839. The work captures the architectural character of Jerusalem, focusing on the massive stone walls and the surrounding urban structures that define the site. Roberts utilised his training as a scene painter to construct a sense of scale, balancing the imposing masonry of the ancient city with the human figures positioned in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a wide perspective, drawing the eye across the deep, shadowed basin of the pool toward the sun-drenched buildings beyond. The minaret and domes visible in the background provide context for the mid-nineteenth-century appearance of the city. Roberts was meticulous in his documentation of these sites, often sketching on location before refining his compositions into finished lithographs. His work remains a primary visual record of the region before the significant urban changes of the late nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this print, the interplay of light and shadow is central to the visual experience. The warm, earthy tones of the stone contrast with the cooler, darker recesses of the pool, creating a sense of depth. The figures in the foreground, dressed in traditional attire, provide a scale reference that emphasises the height and breadth of the ancient walls. This piece reflects the Victorian fascination with biblical geography and the documentation of foreign cultures. It is a precise example of the topographical art that defined Roberts' career, offering a window into the historical topography of Jerusalem as it appeared to European travellers during the early Victorian era.\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\/femme-du-quartier-de-la-kasbah-alger-c-mariani\" 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;\"\u003eFemme du quartier de la Kasbah, Alger - C. Mariani — C. Mariani\u003c\/a\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870155903311,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870399336783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870399369551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870399402319,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58870399435087,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Pool-of-Bethesda_Poster_CompositorV1_1790198030697.jpg?v=1790200659","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/the-pool-of-bethesda-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}