This lithograph by Victor Petit documents the ornate doorway of the Prieuré de Torteval in Calvados, France, exemplifying the architectural details of 15th and 16th century French structures. As plate 96 from a comprehensive portfolio of 100 hand colored lithographs, it represents Petit's meticulous antiquarian documentation of French Renaissance and Gothic monuments. The work demonstrates the refined technique of lithography with tint stone, a process that allowed for subtle tonal variations and precise architectural rendering characteristic of 19th century topographical publications.