Deel van de zuidelijke gevel van de Sint-Martinuskerk te Braunschweig 1892

Here, we see W. Berge’s print, “Deel van de zuidelijke gevel van de Sint-Martinuskerk te Braunschweig”. The print captures the architecture of the church with a focus on the intricate details of its southern façade. Berge's composition uses a play of light and shadow to accentuate the architectural elements. The texture and pattern of the brickwork and window carvings are rendered with precise lines. The use of a monochromatic palette emphasizes form over color, directing our attention to the structure itself. The architectural style embodies an era's values and beliefs, with the façade serving as a visual text. The symmetry and verticality of the architecture can be seen as an expression of power. Each line and shape contributes to a complex semiotic system. The print invites us to consider how architectural forms communicate cultural and spiritual meanings, reminding us that art is always subject to ongoing interpretation.