Victor Petit's lithograph documents the ornate Gothic portal of the Church of Villiers sur Tholon in the Yonne department, showcasing the architectural splendor of fifteenth and sixteenth century French religious structures. The work employs tint stone lithography to render the intricate stone carvings and decorative elements of the church entrance with subtle gradations of tone and texture. As part of a comprehensive portfolio of one hundred prints, this plate exemplifies the nineteenth century antiquarian interest in preserving and celebrating the architectural heritage of the French Renaissance period.