On ne s'avise jamais de tout

Gabriel Jacques de Saint-Aubin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a courtyard scene with architectural elements and multiple figures engaged in various activities. The image depicts a scene with a tower on the left. The architecture is detailed and includes a turret with a pointed roof, as well as a prominent building façade with a dormer window and open shutters. In the foreground, a group of figures is gathered, with some appearing to engage in conversation or interaction near an open gate. The sky is mostly empty but for a few sparse lines. The figures' attire and architectural details suggest a historical or narrative scene.