Hospice des Viellards, Gand
1839
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1839
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a tall, narrow church with pointed arches and big stained-glass windows. The building has a steep roof with wooden shingles and a small tower on the right. Two people walk in the courtyard—one in a long robe, the other in a hooded cloak—while a flag hangs on a pole in the background. The artist focused on the details of the church’s stonework and the play of light through the windows. The sketch looks like it was drawn quickly, with loose lines and soft shading. Want to see more? Check out how this artist used lithography.
