Ruins of a Gothic Church | Unknown Artist | 1800

Five Men Standing Inside the Ruins of a Gothic Church at Night (c. 1800) is a coloured aquatint by an unknown artist that evokes the romantic fascination with decay and the sublime. Illuminated by a warm inner glow, the figures gather in quiet conversation beneath the intricate tracery of a ruined Gothic arch, their silhouettes contrasting with the surrounding darkness. The interplay of light and shadow transforms the desolate architecture into a scene of mystery and introspection, capturing the era’s melancholic reverence for the beauty of ruins and the passage of time.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging