The painting that made David Roberts famous is Interjööri Kölni katedraal, koos funerale (1838); it hangs in the Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton. The Chancel of the Church of the Nativity (or St. Helena), Bethlehem (1842) and Philae, Temple of Isis, the Court and the Second Pylon follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 291 works by David Roberts in our catalogue, these 100 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated oktoober 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.
David Roberts (1796–1864) oli šoti maalija, kes on tuntud oma põhjalike idaemalaste maalingute ja täiusliku lillelihtera töö eest. Tema kunst annab olulise visuaalse dokumentatsiooni kohta Ida-Euroopa perioodil ning ühendab kunstiloo ja ajaloo kirjaoskuse suurepäärselt. Roberts oli üks Inglismaa suurimaid kunstnike vahendeid, kes olid püüdlema saada täielikult kujutada maailma kultuurid ja looduskeskkondi.
David Roberts' "The Chancel of the Church of the Nativity (or St. Helena)," painted in 1842, isn’t merely a depiction of a building; it’s an immersion into a profound atmosphere of reverence and historical significance. This watercolor, rendered with meticulous detail and imbued with a subtle luminosity, transports the viewer to the heart of Bethlehem – the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Roberts, a Scottish painter celebrated for his evocative depictions…
In his 1826 masterpiece, Rouen Cathedral, David Roberts invites the viewer into a breathtaking window of the nineteenth century, where the monumental weight of history meets the delicate…
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In his 1829 masterpiece, Hindoo Architecture: A Composition, David Roberts invites the viewer on a profound journey through time and space, transporting us to an era of architectural…
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The artwork titled Ruins of the Temple of Bacchus was painted by David Roberts in 1840. This composition depicts the monumental remains of a classical structure located in…
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In his 1832 masterpiece, The Great Staircase, Stafford House, David Roberts invites the viewer to step into an era of unparalleled architectural opulence. The painting serves as a…
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In the heart of his 1838 masterpiece, “The Interior of the Mosque, Córdoba,” David Roberts invites us to step through a threshold of time. This breathtaking work serves…
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Interior of York Minster: A Symphony of Light and Stone York Minster, nestled in the heart of York City, stands as a testament to Gothic grandeur and artistic…
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In the quiet, shadowed corridors of history, few images capture the intersection of architectural grandeur and spiritual serenity as profoundly as David Roberts’s Inside of The Mosque of…
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In the delicate brushstrokes of "Fruit Sellers from the Islands, Venice," we are transported to a sun-drenched moment in 1903, where the bustling energy of Italian commerce meets…
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David Roberts’s “The Giudecca, Venice” isn't merely a depiction of a cityscape; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of light, atmosphere, and the enduring spirit of a city steeped…
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David Roberts's 1838 painting, “Granada: The Chapel of Ferdinand and Isabella,” isn’t merely a landscape; it’s a meticulously crafted tableau vivant, offering a rare glimpse into the heart…
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The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by David Roberts | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Scottish National Gallery |
Edinburgh | 10 | Hindoo Architecture A Composition, St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh, Baalbec |
 Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery |
Birmingham | 5 | Colossi, Thebes, Egypt, St Catherine's Convent, Mount Sinai, Holy Land, Interior Of Seville Cathedral, Spain |
 Government Art Collection |
London | 3 | The Great Staircase, Stafford House, Interior of St Peter's, Rome, Interior of the Duomo, Milan |
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 4 | Untitled (AQTNF8), Español Interior de la mezquita de Córdoba English The Interior of the Mosque, Cordoba |
 Yale Center for British Art |
New Haven | 3 | The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, The Giudecca, Venice |
 York Museums Trust |
York | 2 | Entrance to St Germain, Amiens, Interior of York Minster |
 Guildhall Art Gallery |
London | 2 | Edinburgh from the Calton Hill, The Forum, Rome, Italy |
 Wallace Collection |
London | 2 | Lierre Interior of Saint Gommaire, Granada the Chapel of Ferdinand and Isabella |
David Roberts (1796–1864) oli šoti maalija, kes on tuntud oma põhjalike idaemalaste maalingute ja täiusliku lillelihtera töö eest. Tema kunst annab olulise visuaalse dokumentatsiooni kohta Ida-Euroopa perioodil ning…
David Roberts' "The Chancel of the Church of the Nativity (or St. Helena)," painted in 1842, isn’t merely a depiction of a building; it’s an immersion into a…
Interjööri Kölni katedraal, koos funerale (1838), Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton. Next come The Chancel of the Church of the Nativity (or St. Helena), Bethlehem (1842) and Philae, Temple of Isis, the Court and the Second Pylon.
42 years old: Interjööri Kölni katedraal, koos funerale dates from 1838 and David Roberts was born in 1796.
Interjööri Kölni katedraal, koos funerale, The Chancel of the Church of the Nativity (or St. Helena), Bethlehem, Philae, Temple of Isis, the Court and the Second Pylon, Interview with the Viceroy of Egype at His Palace in Alexandria, The Grand Portico Of The Temple At Esneh, Egypt, Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, Citadel Of Sidon, Untitled (AQTNEW), Edinburgh Town and Castle and Entrance to St Germain, Amiens. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.
Our catalogue lists 291 works by David Roberts, dated from 1822 to 1863.
Most of them are in Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham) and Government Art Collection (London). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1830s: 28 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Interjööri Kölni katedraal, koos funerale.
The earliest on this page is Interior of a Cathedral (1822), the latest Edinburgh from the Calton Hill (1863).
Religious art (7), Victorian era (5) and Buildings (5), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 4 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism and Romantic architecture, as the paintings on this page show.
Hindoo Architecture A Composition, St Patrick's Church, Cowgate, Edinburgh and Baalbec are among the 8 works on this page held by the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh.
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.
David Roberts (1796-1864) oli šoti maalikunstnik, kes sai tuntuks oma detailsete orientalistlike stseenide ja täpsete litograafiate poolest. Tema töö pakub hindamatut visuaalset dokumentatsiooni 19. sajandi Lähis-Idast, ühendades kunstilisi kujutusi ajaloolise kajastusega.
Roberts sündis 24. oktoobril 1796. aastal Stockbridge'i lähedal Edinburghis ning tema varajast elu iseloomustas praktiline väljaõpe. Kümneselt hakkas ta õpipoisiks majamaalija ja dekoraatori Gavin Beugo juures. See põhialane kogemus andis talle tugeva tehnilise oskuste komplekti, mida ta täiendas õhtuste kunstiuuringutega.
Tema varasem professionaalne töö hõlmas Scone lossi ümberkorraldamist 1815. aastal. Seejärel siirdus ta James Bannisteri tsirkuse lavamaalijaks, lihvides oma oskusi immersiivsete keskkondade loomisel. Need algsed kogemused panid aluse tema hilisematele edusaavutustele silmapaistva orientalisti maalikunstnikuna.
Robertsi kunstiline areng kujunes erinevate kultuuride ja maastike kasvava lummusega. Kuigi ta keskendus algselt teatrikaunistustele, nihkus ta järk-järgult iseseisvumate kunstiliste ettevõtmiste poole. Tema reisid Hispaaniasse 1832. aastal olid kujundavad, süüdes huvi arhitektuuridetailide ja eksootiliste paikade vastu.
Kuid tema ulatuslikud tuurid Egiptusesse ja Lähis-Idas (1838-1840) määrasid lõplikult tema karjääri. Need reisid andsid talle rikkalikku visandite ja tähelepanekute varakambrit, mille ta hiljem tõlkis oma kuulsaimates töödesse. Tema stiil ei olnud tugevalt mõjutatud üheainsa kunstniku poolt, vaid arenes hoolikast vaatlusest ja tehnilisest meisterlikkusest.
Roberts on kõige paremini tuntud Püha Maa, Süüria, Idumea, Araabia, Egiptus ja Nuubia – hoolikalt detailsete litograafiate seeriaga. Need pildid tabasid iidse kohtade uhkust ja kaasaegse elu elavust piirkonnas.
1841. aastal valiti Roberts Royal Academici liikmeks – oluline tunnustus tema panuse eest kunstimaailma.
Robertsi kunstilist stiili iseloomustavad:
David Robertsi töö mängis olulist rolli Lähis-Ida populariseerimisel Euroopa publiku seas. Tema pildid pakkusid visuaalset akent piirkonda, mis oli paljudele suuresti tundmatu, mõjutades reisimist, teadust ja kunstilist esindamist.
Tema litograafiad olid oluliseks ajalooliseks dokumendiks, säilitades piltide kujutisi kohtadest, mis on sellest ajast muutunud või kadunud. Ta jättis kustutamatu jälje kunstimaailma, inspireerides järgnevaid põlvkondi kunstnikke ja jätkates tänapäevalgi vaatajate lummistamist.
