1796-1864  Related Paintings of David Roberts :. | Der Auszug der Israeliten aus agypten | Der Auszug der Israeliten aus agypten | The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem | El Khasne | Main Entrance to the Temple at Luxor |
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