The painting that made David Roberts famous is Interior de Catedral de Colón, com uma Funerais (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 Outubro 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’s “Interior of Cologne Cathedral, with a Funeral” transcends mere depiction; it's an immersive experience into the spiritual heart of Victorian England. Completed in 1838, this monumental lithograph captures not just architectural grandeur but also the solemn reverence surrounding a funeral procession within one of Europe’s most sacred spaces.
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 this landscape composition, we encounter Philae, Temple of Isis, the Court and the Second Pylon, a work by the Scottish painter David Roberts. The scene focuses on the architectural remains of the Temple of Isis at Philae. Roberts produced these paintings during his time in Egypt, specifically around 1838, capturing the structures as they appeared in the early nineteenth century.
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 |
Edimburgo | 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 |
Londres | 3 | The Great Staircase, Stafford House, Interior of St Peter's, Rome, Interior of the Duomo, Milan |
 Museu do 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 |
Londres | 2 | Edinburgh from the Calton Hill, The Forum, Rome, Italy |
 Wallace Collection |
Londres | 2 | Lierre Interior of Saint Gommaire, Granada the Chapel of Ferdinand and Isabella |
David Roberts’s “Interior of Cologne Cathedral, with a Funeral” transcends mere depiction; it's an immersive experience into the spiritual heart of Victorian England. Completed in 1838, this monumental…
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…
Interior de Catedral de Colón, com uma Funerais (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: Interior de Catedral de Colón, com uma Funerais dates from 1838 and David Roberts was born in 1796.
Interior de Catedral de Colón, com uma Funerais, 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 (Edimburgo), Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (Birmingham) and Government Art Collection (Londres). The table above lists the museums one by one.
In 1830s: 28 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them Interior de Catedral de Colón, com uma Funerais.
The earliest on this page is Interior of a Cathedral (1822), the latest Edinburgh from the Calton Hill (1863).
Religious art (7), Architecture (6) and Victorian era (5), among the 100 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas: 5 of the 100 works on this page.
Romanticism and Orientalist painting, 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, Edimburgo.
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) foi um pintor escocês celebrado por suas detalhadas cenas orientalistas e litografias meticulosas. Sua obra oferece uma documentação visual inestimável do Oriente Médio durante o século XIX, unindo a representação artística ao registro histórico.
Nascido em 24 de outubro de 1796, em Stockbridge, perto de Edimburgo, os primeiros anos de vida de Roberts foram marcados por um treinamento prático. Aos dez anos, ele iniciou um aprendizado com o pintor e decorador de casas Gavin Beugo. Essa experiência fundamental instilou um forte conjunto de habilidades técnicas, que ele complementou por meio de estudos artísticos noturnos.
Seu trabalho profissional inicial incluiu a redecoração do Palácio de Scone em 1815. Posteriormente, ele transitou para a pintura de cenários para o circo de James Bannister, aperfeiçoando suas habilidades na criação de ambientes imersivos. Essas experiências precoces lançaram as bases para seu sucesso posterior como um proeminente pintor orientalista.
O desenvolvimento artístico de Roberts foi moldado por uma crescente fascinação por diferentes culturas e paisagens. Embora inicialmente focado em cenários teatrais, ele gradualmente mudou para buscas artísticas mais independentes. Suas viagens à Espanha em 1832 foram formativas, despertando um interesse pelo detalhe arquitetônico e por locais exóticos.
No entanto, foram suas extensas expedições pelo Egito e pelo Próximo Oriente (1838-1840) que verdadeiramente definiram sua carreira. Essas jornadas proporcionaram-lhe uma riqueza de esboços e observações que ele mais tarde traduziu em suas obras mais famosas. Seu estilo não foi fortemente influenciado por um único artista, mas desenvolveu-se, em vez disso, a partir da observação cuidadosa e do domínio técnico.
Roberts é mais conhecido por The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia – uma série de impressões litográficas meticulosamente detalhadas. Essas imagens capturaram a grandiosidade de locais antigos e a vibração da vida contemporânea na região.
Em 1841, Roberts foi eleito como Acadêmico Real – um reconhecimento significativo de suas contribuições para o mundo da arte.
O estilo artístico de Roberts é caracterizado por:
A obra de David Roberts desempenhou um papel crucial na popularização do Oriente Médio entre o público europeu. Suas imagens proporcionaram uma janela visual para uma região que era amplamente desconhecida por muitos, influenciando viagens, estudos acadêmicos e a representação artística.
Suas litografias serviram como importantes documentos históricos, preservando imagens de locais que desde então mudaram ou foram perdidos. Ele deixou uma marca indelével no mundo da arte, inspirando gerações subsequentes de artistas e continuando a cativar espectadores até hoje.
