Bourges: House of Jacques Coeur

About this work

This watercolor shows a busy courtyard packed with people and scattered building materials. The buildings have tall, narrow windows and pointed roofs, with one tower standing out in the left corner. Wooden beams crisscross the walls, and a mix of men and women move around, some carrying tools or planks. The scene looks like a construction site in a historic European town, with details like the half-built roof and the crowd suggesting active work. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to capture light and shadow across the buildings. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.