Old Museum, Beauvais

About this work

This sketch shows an old stone building with a steep, tiled roof and a big open doorway. The walls are rough, and the roof looks weathered. A few small windows line the side of the building, and a tree branch leans over the right corner. In the background, a church steeple rises above other buildings, and a group of people walks through an arched gate. The artist focused on the textures—how the bricks and wood look worn, almost like they’ve been there for a long time. The shading makes the building feel solid and real, even though it’s just a drawing. If you like how this sketch captures old buildings, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more works like this.