View of the Northern Gate of Dendera or Tentyra
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a crumbling stone gate with carvings on its columns and lintel. The gate is half-ruined, with broken blocks scattered around it. In the background, a palm tree stands next to other ancient-looking ruins, and two people on horseback ride near the left side. The carvings on the gate include strange symbols that look like writing. The artist used simple lines and shading to show the texture of the stone and the worn-out details. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next.
