The Interior of the Cathedral of Saint Stephen at Vienna
1841
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1841
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a grand cathedral interior with towering arches and tall stained-glass windows. A group of people walks through the space, dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The walls and railings are covered in intricate carvings and metalwork, and a large staircase curves up to a balcony. The artist used a mix of soft watercolors and sharp scratching to create light and shadow. This technique makes the details stand out, especially the textures of the stone and metal. Next, check out watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers of paint.
