Ingang van de Koninklijke Kapel in de kathedraal van Granada before 1886

This drawing captures the entrance of the Royal Chapel in Granada Cathedral, rendered in stark monochrome. The composition is dominated by the architectural forms of the chapel, which command attention. The artist uses sharp contrasts and textures to create a sense of depth and imposing monumentality. The strategic use of shadow enhances the intricacy of the architectural detail, which allows the observer to contemplate the symbolic and historical implications embedded within the structure. This image speaks to the power dynamics inherent in architectural spaces and challenges the traditional notions of representation by reducing complex forms to their graphic essence. This reduction encourages an appreciation of the underlying structures that support cultural narratives.