Sight of Petra, South 

David Roberts, a renowned 19th-century painter, captured the grandeur of Petra in his watercolor "Sight of Petra, South." Roberts, known for his meticulous detail and romantic depictions of ancient sites, portrays the city's iconic rock-cut architecture nestled within a dramatic landscape. The painting showcases Petra's awe-inspiring scale, with towering sandstone cliffs and a meandering river winding through the valley. The inclusion of figures in the foreground adds a sense of human presence and emphasizes the site's timeless allure, transporting the viewer to a bygone era of ancient wonders.