Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Paris (Church of St. Stephen of the Mount, Paris)

Charles Meryon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an architectural scene featuring a historic church or cathedral. The image displays gothic architecture with detailed elements, such as stone carvings, arched windows, a large circular window, and a central clock tower. Additional buildings with elaborate facades flank the structure. Construction activity is shown with scaffolding on one side. The line work is precise and fine, creating textures and shadows. The drawing captures the beauty and intricacy of the architecture, evoking a sense of timelessness and reverence for historical design.