This lithograph by Victor Petit documents the ruins of Château de Mont-Saint-Jean in Saône et Loire as part of his comprehensive survey of French Renaissance and late medieval architecture. Created using lithography with tint stone, the print captures the deteriorated state of the 15th or 16th century fortress through carefully rendered architectural details and atmospheric shading. The work exemplifies Petit's scholarly approach to architectural documentation, preserving a visual record of France's historic monuments during the 19th century.