The Great Screen & Choir, Burgos

Albany E. Howarth

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an ornate interior of a cathedral or chapel. The drawing showcases the intricate architecture featuring tall columns and detailed carvings on the walls and arches. The perspective draws the eye upwards along the vertical lines of the columns and the ribbed vaults of the ceiling. The space is filled with a sense of scale and grandeur, accentuated by a large rose window in the background letting in light. Fine lines depict the architectural elements and the texture of the stone and woodwork, providing depth and contrast. The central focus is the choir section ornately decorated with lattice work and religious symbols. There is a sense of solemnity and reverence conveyed by the detailed depiction of this sacred space.