Twee ontwerpen voor het onderste gedeelte van een raam in het Noordertransept in de Dom te Utrecht 1934 - 1938

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst created these two designs for the lower part of a window in Utrecht Cathedral. Although they're 'just' drawings on paper, they give us a peek into the highly skilled world of stained glass production. Consider how the design is broken down into small, geometric compartments. This anticipates the structure of a leaded window, where colored glass pieces are joined together. This traditional process has its roots in medieval craftsmanship, requiring careful cutting, painting, and assembly. The design also had to complement the architectural setting, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere of the cathedral. Looking closely, we see the artist using watercolor and perhaps gouache to mimic the effect of light filtering through colored glass. Holst evokes the weight and texture of the glass, as well as the precision required to create such a window. By understanding the materials and processes involved, we can appreciate these drawings not just as preparatory sketches, but as works of art in their own right.