Illustration of the Ruins of Kom Ombo Temple in Upper Egypt - David Roberts

This reproduction presents a detailed view of the ruins of the Kom Ombo Temple in Upper Egypt, as documented by David Roberts. The image highlights the massive columns and the accumulation of stone blocks, bearing witness to the architectural scale of the site. Located on a promontory overlooking the Nile, the temple is depicted in a state of partial degradation, accentuated by the progressive sand-covering of the structures.

The original work, produced during Roberts' travels to the East in 1838, emphasizes the unique dual consecration of the temple to the deities Aroeris Apollo and Savak. The chromatic rendering, dominated by beige and red tones, restores the texture of the stone and the finesse of the hieroglyphic inscriptions on the frizes. This plate constitutes a major graphic testimony of Egyptian archaeology from the Victorian era.

Intended for collectors of ancient architectural views, this reproduction offers a rigorous perspective on Ptolemaic heritage. It lends itself particularly well to enhancement in a space dedicated to the study or contemplation of historical remains, combining documentary precision with classical aesthetics.