Holy Land

Author: David Roberts (USA) Illustrated by Liu He
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Publish Date: 2006-12-20
Features: 123 magnificent works that reflect the past and present of the origins of world civilizations, from Egypt to the Middle East. In the 19th century, British painter David Roberts followed the route of the biblical pioneers and explored the sites of biblical events in the Middle East. The engravings he created based on this holy journey were published successively from 1842 and quickly caused a sensation in Europe, establishing his status in the British art scene. Now, let us follow in Roberts' footsteps of the past and relive the grandeur and beauty of this mysterious land that nurtured ancient civilizations. Following the route of the pioneers in the Bible, step into the desolate and silent desert, revisit the places where legendary miracles were shown and the great wonders created by humans, in this mysterious land that nurtured ancient civilizations, time seems to have been enchanted as well. Even today, the profound and weathered faces of the people who live through hardships, the magnificent and beautiful stone architecture, the bustling markets overflowing with Eastern charm, and the miraculous natural landscapes that defy imagination remain identical to the scenes depicted by the 19th-century master Roberts, carrying an undying sanctity and dignity.