Interior view of the Church of St. Giles, Cripplegate
1781
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1781
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a quiet church interior with tall wooden pews and arched ceilings. A carved stone monument stands in the left corner, topped with a small statue. In the back, an organ and altar glow softly under dim light. Two men in old-fashioned clothes stand near the front—one in a dark robe, the other in a light coat. Notice how the artist used shading to make the space feel deep and shadowy. The walls and floors are covered in Latin writing, adding a sense of history. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
