Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

David Roberts — Chancel of the Church of St Helena, Bethlehem
David Roberts

Chancel of the Church of St Helena, Bethlehem

A watercolour work by David Roberts depicting the chancel of the Church of St Helena in Bethlehem. The piece employs watercolour over pencil with bodycolour and gum arabic highlights, showcasing Roberts' architectural rendering style.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and touches of gum arabic;

🔨 Auction Lot

David Roberts, R.A. - Travels through the Middle East; Important Watercolours from a Distinguished Private Collection

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $25,000$35,000

Lot 320

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

David Roberts, Chancel of the Church of St Helena, Bethlehem

A watercolour work by David Roberts depicting the chancel of the Church of St Helena in Bethlehem. The piece employs watercolour over pencil with bodycolour and gum arabic highlights, showcasing Roberts' architectural rendering style.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and touches of gum arabic;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, David Roberts, Church, Landscape, Chancel, Bethlehem, Watercolour, Architecture

More works by David Roberts