Israel - Baptism Site on the Jordan River near Jericho; David Roberts/Louis Haghe - The Immersion of the Pilgrims (Banks of the Jordan) - 1821-1850
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The Immersion of the Pilgrims (Banks of the Jordan) is an uncoloured lithograph by David Roberts after Louis Haghe, published by F.C.Moon in London in 1843 as part of The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia, depicting the Baptism Site on the Jordan River near Jericho in Israel.
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Featured is Jesus’ traditional baptism site on the banks of the Jordan River near Jericho.
This location is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations in the Holy Land since the 4th century AD, known also as “Qasr El-Yahud,”
The depicted scene shows pilgrims renewing the tradition of symbolic baptism while immersing into the holy waters of the Jordan River .
The artist notes in his journal the remarkable lack of inhibition, when some of the men and women stripped naked before entering the river.
Drawn on location by the famous Scottish painter DAVID ROBERTS R.A. (1796-1864) in the year 1839 during the artist's trip to the Holy Land and surrounding area during 1838- 1839. Published in London by F.C.Moon on January2nd 1843 (this date is printed on the bottom margins) in the iconic monumental work: David Roberts, "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia ", one of the most desirable and famous travel plate books in the 19th century.
Lithographed by Louis Haghe for the RARE FIRST ELEPHANT FOLIO EDITION , this "half-folio" lithograph ( net size :35 x 26cm) is part of the original Elephant folio page with text underneath (43cm x 59cm). Verso has a text referring to Jericho.
Original tinted hand-finished lithograph on heavy paper. ORIGINAL TINTED UNCOLOURED LITHOGRAPHS of this series without modern colouring are nowadays hardly available, more so - with the original text part, as retained here, as it was usually cut off.
Strong paper. Excellent clean condition.
Shipping with registered airmail, arrival time 14-30 days, depending on destination
To Italy we ship with EMS courier,
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
Translated by Google TranslateFeatured is Jesus’ traditional baptism site on the banks of the Jordan River near Jericho.
This location is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage destinations in the Holy Land since the 4th century AD, known also as “Qasr El-Yahud,”
The depicted scene shows pilgrims renewing the tradition of symbolic baptism while immersing into the holy waters of the Jordan River .
The artist notes in his journal the remarkable lack of inhibition, when some of the men and women stripped naked before entering the river.
Drawn on location by the famous Scottish painter DAVID ROBERTS R.A. (1796-1864) in the year 1839 during the artist's trip to the Holy Land and surrounding area during 1838- 1839. Published in London by F.C.Moon on January2nd 1843 (this date is printed on the bottom margins) in the iconic monumental work: David Roberts, "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia ", one of the most desirable and famous travel plate books in the 19th century.
Lithographed by Louis Haghe for the RARE FIRST ELEPHANT FOLIO EDITION , this "half-folio" lithograph ( net size :35 x 26cm) is part of the original Elephant folio page with text underneath (43cm x 59cm). Verso has a text referring to Jericho.
Original tinted hand-finished lithograph on heavy paper. ORIGINAL TINTED UNCOLOURED LITHOGRAPHS of this series without modern colouring are nowadays hardly available, more so - with the original text part, as retained here, as it was usually cut off.
Strong paper. Excellent clean condition.
Shipping with registered airmail, arrival time 14-30 days, depending on destination
To Italy we ship with EMS courier,
Seller's Story
M.POLLAK ANTIQUARIAT founded in 1899 and now in its third generation, is owned and managed by Malka and Cornel Pollak. We specialize in antiquarian and out-of-prints books on the history of the HOLY LAND and the Middle East., as well as original antique maps and prints of this area. We deal with rare art books and bibliophile editions, Jewish history and German literature before WW2.
WE ARE THE ONLY MEMBERS IN ISRAEL of "THE ANTIQUARIAN BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATION ABA” (ILAB) and the "Verband deutscher Antiquare". WE RUN TWO STORES IN TEL-AVIV at 36 & 42 King George Street.
With great passion and devotion we personally consult our customers world-wide.
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Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
F.C.Moon, London
Number of items
1
Country
Israel
Geographical specification
Baptism Site on the Jordan River near Jericho
Map maker/ publisher
David Roberts/Louis Haghe
Designer/Artist/Maker
David Roberts
Map/ Book title
The Immersion of the Pilgrims (Banks of the Jordan)
Period
1821-1850
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Lithography
Additional Information
Half-page from the Rare Original First Elephant Folio Edition - Dated: London, 1843
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
26 cm
Width
35 cm
