Gezicht op El Kasne te Petra by François Stroobant

Gezicht op El Kasne te Petra 1852

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toned paper

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light coloured

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old engraving style

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"Gezicht op El Kasne te Petra" (View of El Kasne in Petra) is a lithographic drawing by François Stroobant, created in 1852. The artwork depicts the intricate facade of the Treasury, a monumental tomb carved into the sandstone cliffs of Petra, Jordan. The detailed rendering captures the grandeur of the Nabataean architecture, showcasing its Hellenistic and Roman influences. This lithograph, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a striking visual record of this ancient wonder.

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