Part of the ruins of a temple on the island of Biggeh - ideal for a refined and historical decoration - David Roberts, Egypt and Nubia 1838

Color lithograph: Part of the ruins of a temple on the island of Biggeh, Nubia

Discover the majesty of the ruins of the Bigge Island Temple in Nubia, an impressive site overlooking the island of Philae and the Nile. This engraving reveals the monumental columns, typical of the Ptolemaic period, which once formed the temple's grand entrance. Portico elements and the flanking towers of the ancient propylon attest to the historical significance of this site.

The temple, dedicated to Athor and completed during the reign of the Caesars, is an architectural feat despite later additions such as the Christian arch, which contrast with the original Egyptian architecture. This engraving will bring a touch of ancient elegance to your space, offering a captivating glimpse into a bygone era and enriching your interior design with a piece of Nubian history.

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.