Blick in eine gotische Halle mit einer Treppe, auf der drei Figuren stehen (Kirchenruine_) c. 1775 - 1779

Georg Melchior Kraus’s *Blick in eine gotische Halle mit einer Treppe, auf der drei Figuren stehen* (c. 1775-1779), depicts the interior of a gothic hall. The drawing, executed in pen and ink, highlights the architectural details of the hall, including its vaulted ceiling and columned arches. Three figures are depicted on a staircase, their presence adding a sense of scale and life to the otherwise desolate space. The artwork's focus on the architectural structure of a gothic hall is characteristic of Kraus's style, which often explored the grandeur and beauty of historical buildings. The work is currently housed in the Städel Museum, providing a glimpse into the artist's artistic fascination with architecture and its influence on his work.