Gewelf van de gereformeerde kerk te Vreeland c. 1905 - 1906

Carel Adolph Lion Cachet made this drawing of the vault of a reformed church in Vreeland with graphite on paper. It's like a blueprint but softer, more human. I love the way he uses simple lines to create depth and volume. Look at how the arches curve and converge, drawing your eye upward. The graphite is applied so lightly that the drawing feels almost ethereal, like a memory. It's not about capturing every detail, but rather about capturing the essence of the space. Notice the little lamps hanging there, looking strangely modern. This drawing reminds me of the importance of observation in art. It's not just about what you see, but how you see it. Cachet’s drawing feels like a conversation, a dialogue between the artist and the space. Like Piranesi, he's using the built environment as a trigger for the imagination. It’s like he's saying, "Here's a starting point, now let's see where it takes us."