Ontwerptekening voor een raam in de Nieuwe kerk te Delft 1878 - 1943

Willem van Konijnenburg created this window design for the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft using pencil, watercolour, and ink. The drawing is a striking display of vertical symmetry and complex geometry. The window is divided into rectangular panels, each containing a different scene or motif. The use of line is particularly noteworthy, defining the shapes and forms within each panel with precision. The colour palette is subdued, yet each panel is framed with vibrant reds and blues that contribute to the overall visual harmony. The arrangement of the panels creates a narrative flow from top to bottom, resembling illuminated manuscripts. Konijnenburg blends medieval and modernist elements, creating a structure that is both traditional and forward-looking. This challenges fixed meanings, offering a reinterpretation of religious iconography through abstraction.