David Roberts in Palestine and Egypt

Sultan Kaitbey Mosque, Cairo

David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter and engraver best known today for the works he produced during journyes to the Middle East in 1838-1843. I discovered these via Robert Irwin, who used them for illustrations to The Arabian Nightmare. Anyway I love them.

David's Tower and the Walls of Jerusalem

Hebron

Jerusalem. These images are actually lithographs by Louis Haghe based on Roberts' paintings. I like some of these better in black and white but can't find many good images.

Silk Merchants Bazaar, Cairo

Ruined Mosques in the desert west of the Cairo citadel.

Gateway of the Metwaleys, Cairo

Gate of Victory, Cairo. More here.