This is a drawing of an ornate church entrance. The image depicts a detailed Gothic architectural entrance, characterized by its pointed arch and richly decorated columns. The entrance is flanked by statues on high pedestals. Several figures are around the entrance steps, with some moving up or down the steps. The scene also includes cobblestones and an open booth or tent where figures seem to be engaging. The composition shows a mix of architectural grandeur with human activity in a historical or religious context.
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This is a drawing of an ornate church entrance. The image depicts a detailed Gothic architectural entrance, characterized by its pointed arch and richly decorated columns. The entrance is flanked by statues on high pedestals. Several figures are around the entrance steps, with some moving up or down the steps. The scene also includes cobblestones and an open booth or tent where figures seem to be engaging. The composition shows a mix of architectural grandeur with human activity in a historical or religious context.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

A Gothic Arch

John Skinner Prout

Medium
pen and brown ink over graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 26.5 x 19.5 cm (10 7/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1995.52.139
Credit line
Gift of William B. O'Neal
Time span
1801 to 1825
Department
CG-E

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Religious
  • Europe
  • architecture
Provenance

(Thos. Agnew & Sons Ltd., London); purchased by William B. O'Neal, Charlottesville, VA, 1967-1994; gift to NGA, 1995.

NGA object ID 76118. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.