Dromos, or first court of the temple of Karnak - an elegant addition to an oriental-inspired decoration - David Roberts, Egypt and Nubia 1838

Color lithograph: Dromos, or first courtyard of the temple of Karnak

Discover the haunting majesty of the dromos, or first courtyard, of the Karnak Temple, frozen in its faded grandeur. This engraving illustrates the striking contrast between the former immensity of this colossal avenue of columns and its current state of ruin. Although only one column remains standing, it allows us to imagine the scale of the splendor that once reigned here, between the two majestic propyla leading to the great hall of columns.

The temple, once the pinnacle of Egyptian grandeur, now stands as a poignant testament to the destruction caused by idolatry and prophetic curses. This work evokes the past splendor and tragic decline of an ancient civilization, bringing a touch of dramatic history to your space. Ideal for lovers of ancient architecture, it will perfectly capture the essence of Karnak's glorious past.

Reproduction of an engraving of a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864) made during his three-month journey from Alexandria to the temple of Abu Simbel in Nubia, a journey of more than fifteen hundred kilometers.

His drawings were already the subject of considerable success during his lifetime, in particular those published between 1846 and 1849 in the form of three volumes, published in London by FG Moon and entitled Egypt and Nubia, made from the drawings and sketches made during this trip to the banks of the Nile during the winter of 1838-1839, and lithographed by Louis Haghe.