Aerial view of the Viking attack on Paris. The drawing is in portrait format and has no frame. A sketch and inscriptions appear on the reverse.
The drawing depicts the Viking attack on Paris. Longships are sailing down the Seine towards the city, while others are already moored on the Île de la Cité, shown in the center of the drawing. The island is surrounded by a fortified wall, which warriors cross with ladders. Fires are visible. Two wooden bridges link the island to the left and right banks.