The Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Woman with Pieces of Silver and the Prodigal Son

Léonard Gaultier

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a town scene with historical architecture and people gathered in discussion. The image features a structured composition depicting a group of individuals listening to a figure who stands elevated. The architectural background includes classical and medieval elements like archways, rounded towers, and colonnades. There are buildings and mountainous landscape in the distance. The details in clothing and expressions of the people suggest a high level of craftsmanship. The drawing is monochromatic, focusing on the contrast created by lines and shading.