This lithograph by Victor Petit depicts the Ancien Château de Gisy les Nobles in the Yonne department, showcasing the architectural character of 15th and 16th century French castle design. Created as plate 86 from Petit's ambitious portfolio of 100 tinted lithographs documenting French Renaissance and late medieval architecture, the work employs the tint stone technique to achieve subtle tonal gradations that enhance the volumetric qualities of the château's masonry and details. Petit's documentation serves as an important visual record of historic French architecture during a period when many such structures faced deterioration or demolition.