Artist / Illustrator: William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854)
Technique: Antique Steel Engraving
Dimensions: 30 x 36 cm (Frame Size)
Status: Authentic 19th-century print. Features the original engraved title "Pool of Siloam" in the lower center margin. Professionally framed with glass protection.
About the Artwork:
This exquisite 19th-century steel engraving offers a highly detailed, historically vital view of the historic Pool of Siloam nestled in the Kidron Valley just south of Jerusalem's Old City walls. William Henry Bartlett masterfully records the stone-lined Byzantine reservoir, capturing local figures gathering water amid lush, overgrown wild vegetation. In the background, the dramatic silhouette of Jerusalem’s ancient stone fortifications commands the horizon. Known for his incredible structural precision, Bartlett utilizes exceptionally fine line work to create a beautiful play of deep contrast and soft daylight across the timeless biblical terrain.
About the Artist:
William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854) was one of the most celebrated British illustrators, artists, and travelers of the 19th century. Renowned for his topographical drawings, he made several extensive journeys throughout the Holy Land to capture highly accurate visual records of its sacred and historic sites. Bartlett's sketches, known for balancing engineering-like architectural precision with a romantic, atmospheric sensibility, became the definitive visual representations of the Levant for generation of collectors. Today, his original steel engravings are prized pieces in major museums, archives, and elite collections of antique Judaica.