Pelra. Views of the Eastern End of the Valley 

"Pelra. Views of the Eastern End of the Valley" is a captivating landscape painting by renowned British artist David Roberts (1796-1864). The artwork depicts a magnificent ancient city carved into the sheer rock faces of a desert valley. Roberts' masterful use of light and shadow highlights the architectural details of the city, conveying a sense of awe and mystery. The inclusion of figures in the foreground adds a human scale to the vastness of the scene, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited this extraordinary place. This work exemplifies Roberts' fascination with the architecture and culture of the Middle East, a theme that dominated his career.